Chef de Partie

Loveday & Co; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished catering company in Camden Town is seeking a Kitchen Assistant. The role involves supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating and developing dishes while ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Candidates must possess health & safety certificates and at least 3 years of kitchen experience. Benefits include competitive salaries, a London allowance, generous leave, and professional development opportunities. Apply now to join a dynamic team dedicated to culinary excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary + London allowance

Negotiable relocation allowance

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Heavily subsidised staff meals

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years kitchen experience required.
• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately.
• Flexible approach to shift requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop new dishes.
• Monitor portion and waste control.
• Maintain standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.

Skills

Great cooking skills

Pastry skills

Fluency in English

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work independently

Education

Health & safety and food hygiene course certificates

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist members of staff working with you
• Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef to create and develop new dishes and menus
• Monitor portion and waste control
• Ensure you and your team maintain a high standard of cleanliness and food hygiene, meeting required quality standards
• Ensure the rules relating to health and safety are adhered to at all times
• Responsible for keeping up-to-date with hospital policies and procedures

Requirements

• Health & safety and food hygiene course certificates
• A minimum of 3 years kitchen experience
• Great cooking skills
• Pastry skills
• Exceptional presentation with a passion for food
• Ability to multi‑task and work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to delegate appropriately
• A flexible approach towards shift requirements and to undertake tasks as requested by the Head Chef
• Ability to undertake all mandatory training
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written

Company Benefits

• Competitive salaries + an additional London allowance of £4,000 per annum added to all permanent posts (pro-rata for part‑time roles)
• Negotiable relocation allowance
• 25 days annual leave pro‑ra (increasing up to 30 with long service), plus bank holidays
• Employee Referral Program, designed to reward you for helping us find talented individuals who would be a great fit for our team
• Generous pension scheme via the government auto‑enrollment scheme in addition to eligibility to enrol into the company’s group pension scheme
• Access to an interest‑free season ticket loan to support with your everyday travel expenses
• Discretionary annual bonus and salary review schemes
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Access to free Eyecare and contribution towards the cost of glasses for DSE users
• Life Assurance Cover (Death in Service)
• Professional membership fees contribution
• Available opportunities for continued professional development (CPD)
• Heavily subsidised staff meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner with freshly soured ingredients and a new menu each week, it's not one to be missed