Chef de Partie – Client-Site Catering

OCS; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our Catering team at a prestigious client site in the West Midlands. You will deliver high-quality food and drink, interact with clients, and support the site with efficient service.

The role involves managing stock, controlling budgets, maintaining food safety standards, and preparing seasonal dishes with pride. A strong passion for food and customer service is essential, as is a right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK
• Ideally, you will have your food handling certificate – but don’t worry if you don’t, we can help you achieve this!
• A background in contract catering would be ideal but not essential
• Ideally City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or level 2 diploma in Professional Cookery (or equivalent)
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety and food safety
• Excellent communication and customer service skills as you will be interacting with the customer base and onsite clients
• A real passion for food and service, with the ability to prepare and cook good quality seasonal food

Responsibilities

• Ensuring food quality and taste are of the highest standard
• Managing inventory of stock and ordering raw materials
• Controlling budgets and minimising wastage
• Maintaining health and hygiene in the kitchen
• Prepare and cook for clients and customers
• Supporting the site in the absence of the Head Chef

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Health & safety

Communication

Customer service

Food preparation

Passion for food

Food handling certificate

Contract catering experience

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our Catering team at a prestigious client site in the West Midlands. You will deliver high-quality food and drink, interact with clients, and support the site with efficient service.

The role involves managing stock, controlling budgets, maintaining food safety standards, and preparing seasonal dishes with pride. A strong passion for food and customer service is essential, as is a right to work in the UK.