Chef de Partie

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private health cover

Flexible benefits package

Career development

Staff discounts & other benefits

Job summary

The Portland Hospital in London is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our dedicated hospital kitchen team. You will work under a Sous Chef or Head Chef, contributing to freshly prepared meals on site that support patient care and comfort.

You should be eager to learn, handle a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate strong organisation and teamwork to maintain high standards across the kitchen. This role offers career development and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required to join.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn new recipes and cooking procedures.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Able to work efficiently and cooperatively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of a Sous Chef or Head Chef.
• Prepare meals on site using fresh ingredients.
• Maintain kitchen operations and uphold high baking standards.

Skills

Baking standards

Cooking techniques

Grilling techniques

Under pressure

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

## Chef de PartieApply: The Portland Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 22, 2026 (9 days left to apply): 0054943**Chef De Partie****The Portland Hospital, London****Shifts between Monday and Sunday, 6:30am to 10pm****Full-time – 37.5 hours per week Competitive Salary + excellent benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits package plus career development)** **Thrive in a kitchen where every meal matters more.**Forget any preconceptions you might have about hospital food. The food you create for us – all made from fresh ingredients and prepared on site – will be every bit as eye-opening and enticing as meals served by the best hotels and restaurants. You’ll be able to build on any commercial kitchen experience you might have, working under the supervision of a Sous Chef or Head Chef and will be assigned a particular place on the line.But while the buzz of the kitchen might be familiar, the difference here is that the work you do will be a vital part of the total care package we offer, helping as many patients as possible to return to full health quicker. Whether it’s high quality nutrition to help them recover, comfort food for when they’re feeling vulnerable, or something that looks and tastes amazing to take their minds off their worries – you’ll have a huge impact on patient care. **Who we’re looking for**While you don’t need any specific qualifications to join us, we’re looking for a special kind of person to join us – someone who is excited to learn and develop new skills. As well as this you’ll:* Have an in-depth knowledge of the baking standards, cooking and grilling techniques* Be able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment* Have a talent to learn new recipes and cooking procedures quickly* Show great organisation and time management skills* Be able to work efficiently and co-operatively in a team environment **Why HCA UK?**Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. You'll be eligible for:* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.* Group Life Assurance from day one.* Critical illness cover.* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.* Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.* Discounts with over 800 major retailers. **Culture and values**At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:* **Unique and Individual**: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual* **Kindness and compassion:** We treat people with kindness and compassion* **Honesty, integrity and fairness:** - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness* **Loyalty, respect and dignity:** We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity **Reasonable adjustments**We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.#LI-AP1