Chef De Partie

First Contact Chefs; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A picturesque gastro pub seeks a talented Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade. The role involves preparing seasonal dishes with local produce, ensuring high culinary standards, and contributing to a creative kitchen environment. The candidate should be passionate about food and have relevant NVQ qualifications and experience.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Supplied and laundered chef whites

Share of restaurant tips

Contributory pension scheme

Employee awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie required.
• Stable CV with excellent references.
• Hygiene certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present dishes with creativity and flair.
• Maintain high standards in the kitchen.
• Report directly to the Head Chef.

Skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Passion for food

Food presentation

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent

Job description

Chef De Partie Position

This picturesque and beautiful village gastro pub is looking for a creative and talented Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade. The property prides itself on serving only the best locally sourced produce, often from their own land. They are also known for their seasonal game dishes, prepared on-site by professional chefs.

The successful Chef de Partie must be creative, have flair, be flexible, and love cooking. All applicants should be dedicated to maintaining high standards at this busy and popular gastro pub.

As Chef de Partie, you will report directly to the Head Chef in an inspiring kitchen environment.

Qualifications/Experience required:

• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent
• Experience as a Chef de Partie
• Passion for food and presentation

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Supplied and laundered chef whites
• Share of restaurant tips
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee awards

Application process:

If interested, please send your most recent CV to [contact email/website]. Feel free to apply if you need more information about this role. Visit firstcontactchefs for other career opportunities.

This is a permanent position. Applicants must have a stable CV with excellent references, experience with fresh produce, NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent, and a hygiene certificate. You must be working in or residing in the UK, and able to prove your right to work in the UK, holding UK/EU citizenship, ILR/PR status, or a valid work permit/visa with at least 2 years remaining.

We appreciate your interest. Please note that only applications matching the criteria will be responded to within 72 hours; otherwise, your application will be considered unsuccessful.

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