Kitchen Operation Assistant (Chef De Partie)

About the role

Plaza Premium Group, a global airport hospitality company operating in over 200 locations across more than 60 airports, is hiring a Kitchen Operation Assistant (Chef De Partie) for its restaurant at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Kurtköy/Pendik). The role covers all aspects of kitchen operations, including food cost control, high-quality food production and an excellent guest dining experience.

Key responsibilities

• Follow the Head Chef's instructions and carry out food preparation, cooking and general kitchen duties
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and workstations
• Ensure dishes meet quality, portion size and presentation standards
• Inspect ingredient quality on delivery and during ordering
• Respond to kitchen emergencies and inquiries, and ensure smooth, efficient operations
• Help the Executive Chef prepare weekly shift schedules and staff rosters
• Support the quality management system, suggest process and service improvements, and take on other duties assigned by superiors

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a hotel or high-end catering environment
• Strong sense of accountability and ability to work independently
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays

Required skills

• Vocational training council certification preferred; Health Supervisor or Health Treatment Manager certification is an advantage
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Basic computer literacy