Chef de Partie

ISS Facilities Services; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team in York. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes and supporting food service operations. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, a passion for food, and excellent communication skills. This is a permanent role with a competitive hourly rate of £13.75 and a standard working pattern from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or working toward it) in Professional Cookery or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene principles.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food in line with company standards.
• Support all aspects of food service.
• Maintain excellent hygiene and cleanliness in the working area.

Skills

Passion for food

Food hygiene principles

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery

Job description

Chef de Partie

Contract: Government

Location: York, YO1 7PX

Hours of work: 35

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 07:00 - 14:00

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: £13.75

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with a true passion for food and a desire to build a rewarding career with exceptional development and support.

As a Chef de Partie with ISS UK, you’ll work closely with a dedicated team to prepare high‑quality dishes and help deliver an outstanding catering service across our sites.

The Role

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food in line with company standards
• Support all aspects of food service, including preparation, production, operation, and presentation
• Lead and provide food and beverages at service counters, ensuring sufficient supplies throughout service periods
• Deliver outstanding catering services both in and out of the kitchen
• Assist with restaurant and hospitality service delivery on‑site (and at other sites when required)
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner
• Maintain excellent general hygiene and ensure your working area is clean and tidy at all times
• Work to deadlines, ensuring prompt and efficient service of meals
• Follow all statutory Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations, upholding a secure and safe environment

About You

• NVQ Level 2 (or working toward it) in Professional Cookery, an equivalent cookery qualification, or relevant industry experience
• A genuine passion for great-tasting food and excellent service
• Strong understanding of food hygiene principles
• A brilliant communicator who can build strong relationships with both colleagues and customers
• A supportive and helpful team player with a desire to succeed
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality
• Exceptional timekeeping, reliability, and a professional attitude

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, we 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.

#ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

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.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

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