Chef de Partie

Bupa; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension

Travel cost support

Gympass

Family benefits

Free onsite massages

Job summary

Cromwell Hospital is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our hospital kitchen at London SW5. Full-time, permanent role (40 hours per week) with a starting salary of £35,500 plus benefits. You'll lead your kitchen section, maintain high standards, and deliver safe, nutritious meals for patients and staff.

Experience in healthcare catering, HACCP knowledge, and strong teamwork are essential. You will mentor junior staff, manage stock and waste, and support continuous menu improvements in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a Demi Chef de Partie looking to progress.
• Proven ability to manage a kitchen section independently in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles, allergen management, and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of stock management, food storage, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Skilled in a range of cooking techniques with a keen eye for detail and presentation.
• Ability to follow recipes, specifications, and contribute to menu development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet operational requirements.
• Desirable: Healthcare/hospitality experience.
• Level 2 Food Safety qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Run your designated kitchen section during preparation and service, maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes across patient meals, staff dining, hospitality, private dining, meetings, and events.
• Support the delivery of services across multiple food outlets, adapting to varying service requirements and volumes.
• Ensure mise en place, portion control, stock rotation, and waste management within your section.
• Work with senior chefs to develop specials and seasonal menus and drive continuous improvements.
• Prepare meals meeting dietary, medical, cultural, and lifestyle requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and accuracy in portioning.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, hospitality teams, and ward teams for smooth service.
• Mentor Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters within your section.
• Complete opening and closing duties, cleaning schedules, and handovers.
• Follow food safety, allergen management, infection prevention, and health & safety procedures to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Kitchen management

Chef de Partie

Food safety

HACCP

Stock management

Menu development

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Job Description: Chef de Partie Cromwell Hospital, London SW5 0TU Full Time – Permanent (40 hours per week) Shift Patterns between 06:00-21:00 Salary from £35,500 + excellent benefits

Working within a hospital environment, you'll combine culinary expertise with a passion for service, ensuring every meal is safe, nutritious, and presented to the highest standard.

We make health happen At Cromwell Hospital, we're committed to delivering exceptional care and outstanding experiences for our patients. Behind every excellent patient experience is a dedicated team, including our catering professionals, who play a vital role in supporting patient wellbeing and recovery.

How you'll help us make health happen

• Run your designated kitchen section during preparation and service, maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes across patient meals, staff dining, hospitality, private dining, meetings, and events.
• Support the delivery of services across multiple food outlets, adapting to varying service requirements and volumes.
• Ensure excellent mise en place, portion control, stock rotation, and waste management within your section.
• Work alongside senior chefs to develop specials, seasonal menus, and continuous improvements to food offerings.
• Prepare meals that meet a variety of dietary, medical, cultural, religious, and lifestyle requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation, ensuring dishes are produced consistently and accurately.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, hospitality teams, and ward teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Support, mentor, and guide Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters within your section.
• Complete all opening and closing duties, cleaning schedules, and handovers.
• Follow all food safety, allergen management, infection prevention, and health & safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, colleagues, and visitors.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Demi Chef de Partie looking to progress.
• Proven ability to manage a kitchen section independently in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles, allergen management, and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of stock management, food storage, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Skilled in a range of cooking techniques with a keen eye for detail and presentation.
• Ability to follow recipes, specifications, and contribute to menu development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable completing food safety documentation and kitchen records accurately.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet operational requirements.
• Desirable: Experience within healthcare, hospitality, hotel, or other highly regulated environments.
• Level 2 Food Safety qualification or equivalent.
• Experience delivering fine dining, hospitality services, or banqueting/events.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance checks, and kitchen quality standards.
• Previous experience mentoring or training junior kitchen team members.

Benefits

• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell.
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance.
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work.
• Discounted access to online gym sessions through Gympass.
• Various family friendly benefits.
• Free onsite massages as a recognition for your hard work.
• Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony.

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type: Full time Job Area: Property & Facilities Locations: Cromwell Hospital London.

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.