Chef De Partie

Heathrow Academy - Your gateway to extraordinary careers; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy is hiring a Junior Chef to join our specialist hospitality team at Heathrow Airport. You will learn from experienced culinary professionals while preparing and presenting high-quality dishes for VIP and diplomatic guests in a unique airport environment.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about food and hospitality, eager to develop skills in a premium setting, with some kitchen experience and a positive, professional attitude.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• Experience preparing European cuisine is advantageous.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently.
• Confidence to work independently while knowing when to seek support.
• Level 2 qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes to exact specifications.
• Delivering exceptional à la carte service for VIP guests.
• Catering for bespoke requests and dietary requirements.
• Following recipes and presentation standards with precision and consistency.
• Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
• Presenting yourself professionally in a guest-facing environment.

Skills

Cooking basics

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Love food and ready to start your career in a professional kitchen? We're looking for an enthusiastic Junior Chef to join our specialist hospitality team at Heathrow Airport. You'll work alongside experienced chefs, learning how to prepare and present high-quality dishes for VIP guests, diplomatic guests, and other prestigious clientele in a unique airport environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an up-and-coming chef who is eager to develop their skills, gain exposure to premium hospitality, and learn from experienced culinary professionals in a highly specialised kitchen environment.

Hours: 4 days on and 2 days off - 2 earlies (0500-1330) & 2 lates (1330-2200)

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes to exact specifications
• Delivering exceptional à la carte service for VIP guests
• Catering for bespoke requests and dietary requirements
• Following recipes and presentation standards with precision and consistency
• Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards
• Presenting yourself professionally in a guest-facing environment

What you'll need:

• Some experience working in a professional kitchen environment
• A genuine passion for food and hospitality
• Experience preparing European cuisine is advantageous
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently
• Confidence to work independently while knowing when to seek support
• Level 2 qualification is desirable but not essential
• A positive, enthusiastic, and professional approach