Chef de Partie - Bank

BUPA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave accrual paid every time

Subsidised staff canteen and coffee

Preferential rates on Bupa products

Job summary

Cromwell Hospital in London is seeking a Chef de Partie to own a kitchen section across patient dining, staff dining, private dining, and events. You will ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and presented to a high standard while working in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities include running your section, preparing diverse dishes, managing stock and waste, and collaborating with senior chefs on seasonal menus. Flexible hours and strong food safety practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie looking to progress.
• Proven ability to manage a kitchen section independently in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles, allergen management, and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Run your designated kitchen section during preparation and service, maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes across patient meals, staff dining, hospitality, private dining, meetings, and events.
• Support the delivery of services across multiple outlets, adapting to varying service requirements and volumes.
• Ensure mise en place, portion control, stock rotation, and waste management within your section.
• Work with senior chefs to develop specials and seasonal menus.

Skills

Kitchen independence

Food safety

Allergen management

Organisation

Stock control

Communication

Team leadership

Flexibility

Culinary techniques

Education

Food safety Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

HACCP

Stock management

Job description

Chef de Partie - Bank
Cromwell Hospital, London SW5 0TU

Shift Patterns between 06:00-21:00
Hourly Pay - £14 per hour

We make health happen

At Cromwell Hospital, we're committed to delivering exceptional care and outstanding experiences for our patients. Behind every excellent patient experience is a dedicated team, including our catering professionals, who play a vital role in supporting patient wellbeing and recovery.

As a Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of a designated kitchen section and help deliver high-quality food across patient dining, staff catering, private dining, hospitality services, and events. Working within a hospital environment, you'll combine culinary expertise with a passion for service, ensuring every meal is safe, nutritious, and presented to the highest standard.

How you'll help us make health happen

• Run your designated kitchen section during preparation and service, maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes across patient meals, staff dining, hospitality, private dining, meetings, and events.
• Support the delivery of services across multiple food outlets, adapting to varying service requirements and volumes.
• Ensure excellent mise en place, portion control, stock rotation, and waste management within your section.
• Work alongside senior chefs to develop specials, seasonal menus, and continuous improvements to food offerings.
• Prepare meals that meet a variety of dietary, medical, cultural, religious, and lifestyle requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation, ensuring dishes are produced consistently and accurately.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, hospitality teams, and ward teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Support, mentor, and guide Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters within your section.
• Complete all opening and closing duties, cleaning schedules, and handovers.
• Follow all food safety, allergen management, infection prevention, and health & safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, colleagues, and visitors.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Demi Chef de Partie looking to progress.
• Proven ability to manage a kitchen section independently in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles, allergen management, and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of stock management, food storage, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Skilled in a range of cooking techniques with a keen eye for detail and presentation.
• Ability to follow recipes, specifications, and contribute to menu development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable completing food safety documentation and kitchen records accurately.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet operational requirements.

Desirable:

• Experience within healthcare, hospitality, hotel, or other highly regulated environments.
• Level 2 Food Safety qualification or equivalent.
• Experience delivering fine dining, hospitality services, or banqueting/events.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance checks, and kitchen quality standards.
• Previous experience mentoring or training junior kitchen team members

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing.

We offer a range of benefits for our bank staff :

These benefits have been carefully crafted to really make a difference to our people's lives, supporting a work-life balance whilst keeping focus on mental and physical well-being:

• Annual leave accrual paid every time you work.
• Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop led by expert caterers.
• Access to preferential rates on Bupa products, such as health assessments, menopause plan and some dental practices.
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Why Bupa?

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type: Part time

Job Area: Property & Facilities

Locations: Cromwell Hospital London