Chef de Partie – Contract Catering Expert

Contract Options; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Options is seeking a talented Chef to join the team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on preparing high‑quality dishes in a high‑paced kitchen, managing staff, and ensuring top taste and presentation standards.

The candidate will handle menu execution, hygiene, and collaboration with suppliers while maintaining organisation and efficiency under pressure. DBS checks are considered ideal but not required, with Food Safety Level 2 also preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in a similar environment.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques.
• Enhanced DBS check (Ideal not Required).
• Food Safety Certificate Level 2 (Ideal not Required).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to the menu specifications.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and health standards.
• Manage kitchen inventory and coordinate with suppliers to maintain stock levels.
• Keep the kitchen area clean, organized, and safe at all times.
• Work efficiently under pressure, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food safety

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Contract Options is seeking a talented Chef to join the team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on preparing high‑quality dishes in a high‑paced kitchen, managing staff, and ensuring top taste and presentation standards.

The candidate will handle menu execution, hygiene, and collaboration with suppliers while maintaining organisation and efficiency under pressure. DBS checks are considered ideal but not required, with Food Safety Level 2 also preferred but not mandatory.