Chef de Partie

ISS Facilities Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join their catering team based in Kingston upon Thames. The role includes preparing high-quality meals, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards. The ideal candidate has experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting and is committed to maintaining high food standards. This permanent position offers an hourly rate of £12.37.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a healthcare, hospitality or catering environment.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene standards and HACCP compliance.
• Competent in supervising and mentoring kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals in accordance with recipes, portion control and menu specifications.
• Supervise and support junior kitchen staff.
• Plan, order, and manage food stocks efficiently.

Skills

Food hygiene standards

Supervision

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Chef de Partie

Contract: Healthcare

Location: Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7QB

Hours of work: 37.5

Working Pattern: 5 over 7 days

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: £12.37

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join our catering team, delivering high‑quality food services to patients, staff and visitors. The role involves preparing, cooking and presenting meals to the highest standards and ensuring compliance with food hygiene regulations and company specifications.

The Role

• Prepare, cook, and present meals in accordance with recipes, portion control and menu specifications.
• Supervise and support junior kitchen staff, ensuring quality and consistency in all dishes.
• Plan, order, and manage food stocks efficiently, using historical data and menu cycles.
• Monitor food temperatures, presentation and quality, maintaining accurate records.
• Ensure safe storage, stock rotation and adherence to HACCP and other food hygiene standards.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic and safe working environment in line with company and Trust policies.
• Uphold confidentiality, privacy and dignity for patients, staff and visitors.
• Participate in team meetings, training and performance reviews, supporting continuous improvement.

About You

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a healthcare, hospitality or catering environment.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene standards and HACCP compliance.
• Competent in supervising and mentoring kitchen staff.
• Strong organisational skills and experience managing stock and supplies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Professional, reliable and flexible with a commitment to high‑quality food standards.

The Company

ISS is a world‑leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, we help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.