Café - Chef de Partie

elior; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning contract caterer is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their dynamic kitchen team in London. In this role, you'll support and mentor fellow team members while ensuring high standards of food preparation and safety. The company values creativity and inclusivity, offering a vibrant work culture where your contributions are recognized. Enjoy generous perks like free lunches, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career progression. If you're passionate about food and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

Holiday Allowance

Family Leave

Paid Charity Leave

Opportunities for Career Progression

Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits

Life Assurance & Pension Schemes

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Qualifications

• Strong passion for food and customer service is essential.
• Previous kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor kitchen team members according to company procedures.
• Ensure food safety and cleanliness standards are maintained.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service excellence

Team player

Kitchen experience

Job description

Job Description

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focuses on providing great food and service to customers. To do this, we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued, and enjoy what they do.

What you'll be doing...
As a Chef de Partie, you will support, organise, mentor, and train members of the kitchen team in line with company procedures.
Responsibilities:

• Ensure food preparation and control meets requirements in respect of COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported.
• Support the manager in maintaining, ordering, and controlling food stocks within budget.
• Maintain up-to-date product and menu knowledge, and maintain a high standard of food preparation and presentation, ensuring portion and quality control.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness of all areas in the kitchen and of equipment.

What can you bring?

• Possess a passion for food.
• Focused on the front line.
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Team player.
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen.

Our way of saying thank you...
At Lexington, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Savour delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours.
• Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 31 days after two years of service.
• Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times.
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes.
• Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally.
• Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes.
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme.

Why it's great to work for us...
At Lexington, we dare to be different in our food, catering, reception services, and work culture. Our values encourage creativity, boldness, and fun, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We nurture talent, helping our people thrive and reach their potential.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone. Let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments or assistance in your application, and feel free to share your pronouns.

Join our award-winning team passionate about serving delicious food to exceptional clients in London. Visit our website to hear from our team first-hand.

Interested? Click the 'Apply now'

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