Chef de Partie

Compass Group; Towcester; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Earn referral bonus

Pension scheme & life assurance

Job summary

Eurest, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Chef de Partie on a part-time basis to join our Towcester team. You’ll run your own section, craft high-quality dishes, and support junior chefs while maintaining hygiene standards.

This role offers variety with 30 hours per week across Monday to Saturday shifts in a busy workplace catering environment. We value passionate cooks with professional kitchen experience, strong communication, and reliability.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Cooking

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

Job description

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 our 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 part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week, working variable shifts, Monday to Saturday.

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:

• 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

• 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

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!