Chef de Partie

Contract Options; Kettering; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Options is seeking a talented Chef to join our team in a fast-paced kitchen. The role focuses on preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes while ensuring top hygiene and safety standards.

You will manage kitchen stock, collaborate with staff, and work efficiently under pressure to deliver excellent results. A strong culinary background and reliable teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in a similar environment.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to the menu specifications.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and health standards.
• Manage kitchen inventory and coordinate with suppliers to maintain stock levels.
• Keep the kitchen area clean, organized, and safe at all times.
• Work efficiently under pressure, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Proven chef experience

Culinary skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent working

Job description

We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary arts, with experience in a high-paced kitchen environment. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring that all food is prepared to the highest standards of taste and presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to the menu specifications.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and health standards.
• Manage kitchen inventory and coordinate with suppliers to maintain stock levels.
• Keep the kitchen area clean, organized, and safe at all times.
• Work efficiently under pressure, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Chef in a similar environment.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques.
• Enhanced DBS check (Ideal not Required)
• Food Safety Certificate Level 2 (Ideal not Required).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality dishes.

Ideal - candidates with an enhanced DBS check and a Food Safety Certificate Level 2