Chef De Partie

Baxterstorey; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Birthday leave

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

Maternity leave (24 weeks enhanced)

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join our Barrow-in-Furness culinary team. You will oversee food production and service in one outlet, ensuring high standards of preparation and presentation under the guidance of the head and sous chefs.

Responsibilities include managing your station, maintaining quality and safety, and supporting menu development while mentoring junior staff. We value inclusivity, development, and teamwork across our multi-site operation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef De Partie, or in a similar culinary role.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Up-to-date food hygiene certification.
• Comprehensive knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings and weekends.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy items when necessary.
• Passion for culinary excellence and commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head chef and sous chef.
• Manage your designated station, overseeing the production of all assigned dishes.
• Maintain high-quality standards for all dishes, ensuring excellent presentation and taste.
• Collaborate effectively with all kitchen team members, providing support where necessary.
• Contribute to menu development by suggesting improvements and innovations.
• Uphold strict food safety and sanitation practices at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of your designated area and equipment.
• Assist in stock rotation and inventory management within your section.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff as required.
• Adapt to a flexible working pattern to support kitchen operations, We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Skills

Proven experience as Chef De Partie

Culinary diploma

Food hygiene certification

Cooking techniques and cuisines

Food safety and sanitation

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Communication and teamwork

Flexible shifts

Stamina to stand

Continuous learning

Education

Culinary diploma or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef De Partie to join our culinary team in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom. As a key member of our multi site catering operation, you will be responsible for overseeing food production and service in one of our outlets, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and presentation.

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head chef and sous chef
• Manage your designated station, overseeing the production of all assigned dishes
• Maintain high-quality standards for all dishes, ensuring excellent presentation and taste
• Collaborate effectively with all kitchen team members, providing support where necessary
• Contribute to menu development by suggesting improvements and innovations
• Uphold strict food safety and sanitation practices at all times
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of your designated area and equipment
• Assist in stock rotation and inventory management within your section
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff as required
• Adapt to a flexible working pattern to support kitchen operations, We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we'd like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.

• Proven experience as a Chef De Partie, or in a similar culinary role
• Culinary diploma or equivalent qualification
• Up-to-date food hygiene certification
• Comprehensive knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings and weekends
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy items when necessary
• Passion for culinary excellence and commitment to continuous learning

Additional Information For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve. We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team's careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week's enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary career leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full uniform provided

Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you.

At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent, and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, that's why invest in you to develop your professional growth. As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.