Chef de Partie

gategroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

gategroup is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie to join our airline catering facility in Colindale, North London. You will work in a professional, fast-paced kitchen delivering high-quality meals to strict standards.

The role focuses on preparing and cooking to a consistently high standard, following recipes and production schedules, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting the Sous and Head Chefs. Japanese cuisine experience desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a professional kitchen.
• Passion for food and cooking.
• Reliable, hardworking and well organised.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• High standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willing to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to a consistently high standard.
• Take responsibility for your allocated section during food preparation and production.
• Follow recipes, specifications and portion controls accurately.
• Ensure all food meets quality, presentation and safety standards.
• Prepare food in accordance with airline catering requirements and production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient workstation.
• Monitor stock and help minimise food waste.
• Work effectively as part of a large kitchen and production team.
• Follow company procedures relating to food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Assist other sections and team members when required.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Team player

Attention to detail

Food hygiene

Japanese cuisine

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our professional kitchen team at our airline catering facility in Colindale, North London.

As an airline caterer, we prepare high-quality meals to strict standards, ensuring consistency, quality and attention to detail across every production.

Our kitchen specialises in Japanese cuisine, so previous experience working with Japanese food, ingredients and cooking techniques would be a strong advantage. However, Japanese cuisine experience is not essential, and we welcome chefs from a variety of professional kitchen backgrounds.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who wants to develop their skills within a professional, structured and fast-paced catering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to a consistently high standard.
• Take responsibility for your allocated section during food preparation and production.
• Follow recipes, specifications and portion controls accurately.
• Ensure all food meets the required quality, presentation and food safety standards.
• Prepare food in accordance with airline catering requirements and production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient workstation.
• Monitor stock and help minimise food waste.
• Work effectively as part of a large kitchen and production team.
• Follow all company procedures relating to food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Assist other sections and team members when required.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar professional kitchen environment.
• Have a genuine passion for food and cooking.
• Be reliable, hardworking and well organised.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Be able to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Have high standards of food hygiene and food safety.
• Be a strong team player with good communication skills.
• Be comfortable following detailed recipes and production specifications.
• Be willing to learn and develop new skills.

Japanese Cuisine Experience

• Experience working with Japanese cuisine, ingredients or cooking techniques is desirable but not essential.
• We welcome candidates who have experience in other professional culinary environments and are interested in developing their knowledge of Japanese cuisine.
• Training and support will be provided where required.

Why Join Us?

• Join an established airline catering operation in Colindale.
• Work in a professional and structured kitchen environment.
• Develop your culinary skills and knowledge.
• Gain experience in large-scale, high-quality food production.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Work as part of a supportive and experienced kitchen team.

If you are an enthusiastic Chef de Partie looking for your next opportunity and would like to develop your career within airline catering, we would love to hear from you.