Chef de Partie

Daniel Thwaites PLC; Keswick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef De Partie to join their team. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for food and creativity, with prior experience in a kitchen environment. Responsibilities include managing a kitchen section and producing high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients. The role offers opportunities for career progression, competitive perks including tips, and a fun working environment.

Benefits

Fun environment with training and support

Tips paid monthly

Access to 40% of wages via Wagestream

28 days annual leave

Free meal whilst on duty

Free access to on-site gyms

Discounted accommodation and food

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Free car parking

Pension and Life Assurance

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role with ability to produce high quality food.
• Proven ability in working with fresh produce.
• Commitment to hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality food from scratch using creative flair.
• Manage a section within the kitchen.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Passion for food

Team player

Creative flair

Job description

We’d love to meet you - Come and join our Daniel Thwaites Family

As Chef De Partie, you will be a vital part of our high performing brigade and will be producing delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef. You’ll become a member of our family who helps us create amazing experiences for our guests through delivering warm hospitality in every interaction.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A fun environment where you will receive training and support to develop & progress
• Tips paid monthtly
• Wagestream - ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Free meal whilst on duty
• Free use of the brilliant gyms on site and discounted Spa treatments at our Spa Hotels
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Free car parking, where available
• Pension & Life assurance
• Long service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends and family

Who are we looking for?

This role as a Chef de Partie is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, a team player, committed and has a natural drive for excellence. If you are seeking to advance your career, we can support you to achieve nationally recognised qualifications through our academies.

As a Chef de Partie, you will have previous experience in a similar role with the proven ability to produce high quality food, ideally using fresh produce. We do have some recipes that you will follow but a creative flair is always welcomed.

Your day to day a Chef de Partie

• Use your eye for quality and creative flair to produce high quality food from scratch
• As a Chef de Partie, you will manage a section within the kitchen, cooking with fresh ingredients
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times
• Maintain areas of work and machinery
• Control the order and storage of food supplies
• Support other team members across the kitchen
• Team work