Chef de Partie

Compass Group UK; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare - Free annual health

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Refer a friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Free meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting a Chef de Partie to join Inspire on a flexible, zero hours basis, providing relief cover across the unit. You will manage a section, cooking to a high standard and supporting junior chefs.

The role requires passion for food, kitchen experience, and strong communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure and maintain safety standards. The package includes comprehensive benefits and on-site facilities, with opportunities for development within one of

Qualifications

• Must have enthusiasm for food and a passion for high standards.
• Experience cooking in a professional kitchen is essential.
• Brilliant communicator who builds relationships easily.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Commitment to safety and food hygiene standards.
• Demonstrates reliable timekeeping and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Run your own kitchen section to a high standard.
• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Mentor and train junior chefs on your section.
• Keep your section clean, organised and well stocked.
• Be an enthusiastic team player and communicate well.
• Comply with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Passion for food

Kitchen experience

Excellent communicator

Work under pressure

Safety-first mindset

Timekeeping & reliability

Job description

About us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Chef de Partie to join Inspire on a flexible, zero hours basis, providing relief cover.

You’ll run your own section with pride, cooking great food to a high standard and helping to bring on the next generation of chefs.

What you'll do

• Running your own section of the kitchen to a high standard
• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Supporting and training junior chefs on your section
• Keeping your section clean, organised and well stocked
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What we offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance
• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking

About you

Our ideal Chef de Partie will:

• Be passionate about food
• Have experience cooking in a professional kitchen
• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships
• Be able to work under pressure
• Have a safety-first mindset
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!