Casual Chef De Partie | Southeast London | £15 per hour

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic catering team as a Chef De Partie in a state-of-the-art production unit in Southeast London. This role offers a chance to showcase your culinary creativity with fresh, seasonal ingredients, while ensuring high standards of food hygiene and safety. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for career progression and a range of benefits including free meals and discount schemes. If you're passionate about great food and customer service, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discount schemes at major retailers

Free meals on duty

Volunteering leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Referral bonuses

Comprehensive training programs

Established apprenticeship schemes

Team and social events

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch.
• Work effectively within a team to provide catering services.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Food Cost Management

Passion for Innovation

Job description

Job Description:

Casual Chef De Partie | Southeast London | £15 per hour

London

Contract: Casual
Salary: £15 per hour
Hours: To be confirmed

Our brand new, state-of-the-art central production unit supports smaller B&I locations across London, providing homemade grab & go options, cooked lunches, and event catering. This operation runs from Sunday to Friday.

We are seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join our team at one of our prestigious London locations.

You should have previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level.

You will be excited to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and regularly changing bespoke menus, showcasing your creativity and skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Work effectively within a team of chefs to provide catering services to pupils and teachers.
• Prepare food using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch and following company standards.
• Adhere to food standards and control wastage.
• Follow all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies, and allergen control procedures.

Skills required:

• Genuine interest in food and excellent customer service skills.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.
• Passion for innovation and great food.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of food costs and wastage management.

Knowledge / Competencies:

• Good understanding of verbal English.
• Proficient in written English and reading skills.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation environments is preferred.

Benefits include:

• Discount schemes at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.
• Free meals on duty.
• Volunteering leave (up to one day per year).
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Referral bonuses.
• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• Established apprenticeship schemes.
• Team and social events.
• Employee assistance program.
• Workplace pension.
• Opportunities for career progression within a leading contract caterer.

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence and personalized service. Our clients and staff are at the heart of our success.

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and promote a culture of growth and inclusion, especially from underrepresented groups, believing that diversity fosters better results and a better working environment.