Chef de Partie

ISS; London; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in workplace and facility management is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie in London. This role includes working with the kitchen team for staff dining and events, ensuring high standards of food quality and cleanliness, and managing stock effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of food hygiene and a commitment to excellence in service, contributing to a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and excellent service.
• Advanced understanding of food hygiene principles.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Delivering outstanding catering services.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen.

Skills

Food hygiene

Communication

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Job description

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Working Pattern: 6:15am - 2:45pm (week one)
7:00am - 3:30pm (week two)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: £17.87

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Chef de Partie who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment. In this role, you will take full responsibility for your section, ensuring the consistent quality and presentation of dishes while actively supporting the wider kitchen team.

You will work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef, contributing to the smooth daily operation of the kitchen. With a keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills, you will help maintain the highest standards in food preparation, hygiene, and safety.

Creativity is encouraged — you may assist in menu development and themed events, always delivering high-quality, culturally considerate dishes while adhering to company menu planning systems. You will be expected to follow all health, safety, and allergen guidelines in accordance with company policies.

As a Chef de Partie, you will be a role model within your section, demonstrating a commitment to excellence, teamwork, and a genuine passion for outstanding food and service.

The Role

• Take ownership of your section by preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard
• Collaborate with the kitchen management team to contribute ideas for seasonal, client-focused menus
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and presentation
• Uphold excellent standards in food quality, hygiene, allergen control, and presentation
• Ensure all practices meet company expectations and client needs
• Monitor stock levels within your section and ensure accurate usage
• Support cost control efforts by reducing waste and maximising efficiency
• Maintain a clean, organised, and legally compliant kitchen environment
• Work efficiently to minimise waste and make the best use of seasonal ingredients
• Bring fresh, creative ideas to keep menu offerings relevant and engaging

About You

• NVQ Level 2 (or working towards it) or an equivalent cookery qualification
• A passion for food and delivering excellent service
• Strong background as a chef, with proven team management skills
• Advanced understanding of food hygiene principles
• A brilliant communicator who can build strong, positive relationships
• Confident in using Microsoft Office and related digital tools
• A desire to succeed and grow in your role
• Consistently delivers high-quality service with great attention to detail
• Supportive and helpful team player

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

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Chef de Partie

Contract: Banking

Location: London, EC2Y 9AN

Hours of work: 40

Working Pattern: 6:15am - 2:45pm (week one)
7:00am - 3:30pm (week two)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: £17.87

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Chef de Partie who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment. In this role, you will take full responsibility for your section, ensuring the consistent quality and presentation of dishes while actively supporting the wider kitchen team.

You will work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef, contributing to the smooth daily operation of the kitchen. With a keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills, you will help maintain the highest standards in food preparation, hygiene, and safety.

Creativity is encouraged — you may assist in menu development and themed events, always delivering high-quality, culturally considerate dishes while adhering to company menu planning systems. You will be expected to follow all health, safety, and allergen guidelines in accordance with company policies.

As a Chef de Partie, you will be a role model within your section, demonstrating a commitment to excellence, teamwork, and a genuine passion for outstanding food and service.

The Role

Take ownership of your section by preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard

Collaborate with the kitchen management team to contribute ideas for seasonal, client-focused menus

Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and presentation

Uphold excellent standards in food quality, hygiene, allergen control, and presentation

Ensure all practices meet company expectations and client needs

Monitor stock levels within your section and ensure accurate usage

Support cost control efforts by reducing waste and maximising efficiency

Maintain a clean, organised, and legally compliant kitchen environment

Work efficiently to minimise waste and make the best use of seasonal ingredients

Bring fresh, creative ideas to keep menu offerings relevant and engaging

About You

NVQ Level 2 (or working towards it) or an equivalent cookery qualification

A passion for food and delivering excellent service

Strong background as a chef, with proven team management skills

Advanced understanding of food hygiene principles

A brilliant communicator who can build strong, positive relationships

Confident in using Microsoft Office and related digital tools

A desire to succeed and grow in your role

Consistently delivers high-quality service with great attention to detail

Supportive and helpful team player

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

To find out more about what we do click here -

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