Chef De Partie

Search Consultancy; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an exciting opportunity as a Chef de Partie in a dynamic production kitchen. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, producing a variety of meals for major clients, while receiving ongoing professional development and enjoying a competitive salary. Ideal candidates will have significant kitchen experience and strong teamwork skills, all within a supportive and career-progressive setting.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance with daytime shifts

Competitive salary

Broad experience across multiple kitchen sections

Supportive environment with clear pathways for career progression

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience as a chef, with high-volume kitchen exposure preferred.
• Strong knowledge in food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, pack, and label food products.
• Adhere to HACCP procedures and hygiene regulations.
• Monitor waste and portion control.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Pressure Handling

Education

Formal cookery qualification such as SVQ

Job description

Search are looking for a Chef de Partie!

- Exciting Opportunity in a High-Volume Production Kitchen

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join their dynamic production kitchen team. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, producing a diverse range of products for large-scale banqueting, events, stadia, and hotel clients.

You'll benefit from on-the-job training and ongoing professional development, working closely with an experienced culinary team dedicated to quality and innovation.

Why Apply?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with daytime shifts and a rotating weekend schedule

• Competitive salary of £28,000 per annum

• Opportunity to gain broad experience across multiple kitchen sections

• Supportive environment with clear pathways for career progression

Role Overview:

• Prepare, cook, pack, and label food products to exacting quality and specification standards

• Rotate across various kitchen areas, collaborating with team members to meet production targets

• Adhere strictly to HACCP procedures, food safety, hygiene regulations, and allergen controls

• Maintain impeccable kitchen cleanliness and hygiene

• Monitor and manage waste and portion control to maximise efficiency

What We're Looking For:

• At least 3 years' experience as a chef, preferably with some exposure to high-volume or production kitchen environments

• Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-moving setting

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience within a production kitchen is advantageous but not essential

• Formal cookery qualification such as SVQ is a plus

If you're passionate about food production and eager to develop your culinary career, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply now or email [e-mail] for more details!

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.