chef de partie

WSH Group; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Training opportunities

Apprenticeships

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Chef de Partie to own a designated station, collaborating with our culinary team to deliver consistently excellent dishes that meet exacting standards.

You will demonstrate exceptional technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine passion for food and service. This role requires strong organisational abilities, communication, and enthusiasm to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
• Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organisation skills.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
• Have a flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage your assigned station with full responsibility for food preparation, cooking, and presentation in accordance with established recipes and company standards.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation across all dishes produced at your station.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Prepare mise en place and maintain an organised, clean station throughout service.
• Contribute to menu planning discussions, offering technical expertise and creative suggestions based on seasonal ingredients and culinary trends.
• Monitor stock levels at your station and communicate ordering requirements to maintain appropriate inventory whilst minimising waste.
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in executing special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.
• Mentor junior kitchen staff and apprentices on your station, demonstrating best practices and maintaining professional standards.
• Maintain detailed records of portion control, food costs, and station performance as required.
• Stay current with industry developments, culinary techniques, and ingredient innovations to enhance your technical expertise and contribute to menu evolution.
• Work collaboratively with fellow chefs de partie to ensure seamless service and a positive kitchen environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Multitask under pressure

Flexible schedule

Enthusiastic

Education

Culinary degree or relevant certifications

Job description

• 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
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

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.

Job Description

As a Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of your designated station, working collaboratively with our culinary team to produce consistently excellent dishes that meet our exacting standards.

You will demonstrate exceptional technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine passion for food and service. Your organisational abilities, communication skills, and enthusiasm will be essential to your success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your assigned station with full responsibility for food preparation, cooking, and presentation in accordance with established recipes and company standards.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation across all dishes produced at your station.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Prepare mise en place and maintain an organised, clean station throughout service.
• Contribute to menu planning discussions, offering technical expertise and creative suggestions based on seasonal ingredients and culinary trends.
• Monitor stock levels at your station and communicate ordering requirements to maintain appropriate inventory whilst minimising waste.
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in executing special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.
• Mentor junior kitchen staff and apprentices on your station, demonstrating best practices and maintaining professional standards.
• Maintain detailed records of portion control, food costs, and station performance as required.
• Stay current with industry developments, culinary techniques, and ingredient innovations to enhance your technical expertise and contribute to menu evolution.
• Work collaboratively with fellow chefs de partie to ensure seamless service and a positive kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
• Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organisation skills.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
• Have a flexible approach to work.

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.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

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.