Chef De Partie

Compass Group UK; Newport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare - Free annualHealthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Refer a friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Eurest, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Chef de Partie in Newport for a full-time, 35-hour week, Monday to Friday during daytime. You will run your own kitchen section, cook to a high standard and mentor junior chefs, contributing to a busy, professional team.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, safety‑minded work environment. This role suits someone passionate about food with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work to high standards of food hygiene.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Run your own kitchen section to a high standard.
• Prepare high-quality dishes for clients and customers.
• Train and support junior chefs on your section.
• Keep your section clean, organized and well stocked.
• Be an enthusiastic team player and communicate effectively.
• Comply with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Passion for food

Professional kitchen experience

Strong communicator

Work under pressure

Timekeeping

Job description

About us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Chef de Partie to join Eurest on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, days.

You'll run your own section with pride, cooking great food to a high standard and helping to bring on the next generation of chefs.

What you'll do

• Running your own section of the kitchen to a high standard
• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Supporting and training junior chefs on your section
• Keeping your section clean, organised and well stocked
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What we offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About you

Our ideal Chef de Partie will:

• Be passionate about food
• Have experience cooking in a professional kitchen
• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships
• Be able to work under pressure
• Have a safety-first mindset
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

We're people-powered at Eurest

It's an understatement to say that we're passionate about what we do, which is why we're committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!