Chef de Partie

Barnsley Football Club; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn Rovers Academy seeks a Chef de Partie to manage day-to-day food preparation under the Lead or Head Chef, ensuring high standards and consistency.

You will support senior chefs, uphold hygiene and safety, and work as part of a professional kitchen team during busy services. The role requires commitment to quality and a proactive, learning mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent.
• Experience in elite sporting environment (desirable).
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day food preparation under the Lead or Head Chef.
• Prepare, cook and present food to a high standard.
• Support senior chefs with smooth kitchen operation.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.
• Keep preparation areas clean, organised and well maintained.
• Work as part of a professional kitchen team and follow recipes.

Skills

Passion for food

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Reliable

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BA. Flexibility regarding location is required.

Reports to:

Head Chef

Responsible for:

N/A

Hours of work:

40 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties.

Contractual Status:

Permanent

Job purpose:

To manage the day-to-day food preparation and duties assigned by the Lead or Head Chef, meeting the Club's standards and quality.

2. Duties and responsibilities:

• To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all staff and elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
• Preparing, cooking and presenting food to a consistently high standard;
• Supporting the senior chefs with the smooth running of the kitchen;
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards;
• Ensuring food preparation areas are clean, organised and well maintained;
• Managing your section effectively during busy service periods;
• Following recipes, specifications and portion controls;
• Helping to maintain high standards across all areas of the kitchen;
• Working as part of a professional kitchen team; and
• Any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Lead or Head Chef when required.

3. Skills required:

• Has a passion for producing great food;
• The ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen;
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards;
• Reliable, organised and a great team player;
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop; and
• Holds a good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety

4. Knowledge / Experience required:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent;
• Previous experience within an elite sporting environment (desirable);
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety standards;