Chef De Partie

Company of Cooks; Woking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Company of Cooks is seeking a Chef De Partie for its Wisley Gardens location. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, preparing high-quality dishes, and supporting junior staff. With a focus on creativity and community, this position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, ensuring a fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a professional kitchen.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards.
• Strong communication skills to guide junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring high standards.
• Prepare and present dishes according to menu specifications.
• Guide and support junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Food Preparation

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

Craft, Creativity and Community - we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Chef De Partie based at Wisley.

Location: Wisley Gardens
Salary: £28,000-£32,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 5 over 7, 40 hours per week

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of a specific section in the kitchen, ensuring efficient service and high standards
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to the restaurant's menu specifications, maintaining consistency and quality at all times
• Ensure all kitchen equipment, work areas, and utensils are kept clean and organized, adhering to health and safety regulations
• Guide and support junior kitchen staff and commis chefs, helping them develop their skills and ensuring they follow proper procedures
• Assist in ordering and managing stock for the section, ensuring ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and that wastage is minimised

What's in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.