Chef de Partie — Elevate Dishes in Busy Kitchen (£16/hr)

Northern Europe; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Employee Benefits app

Company pension contributions

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent training and development

Apprenticeship schemes available

Fantastic career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Chef De Partie to join our Kingston team. You will manage a designated kitchen section, ensuring dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to high standards while upholding food safety and hygiene requirements.

You will support senior chefs with menu delivery, maintain quality and portion control, and help mentor junior team members in a busy catering environment. Excellent training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef De Partie or similar culinary role
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations
• Passion for delivering high-quality food and excellent customer experiences
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting food in line with menu specifications and company standards
• Managing allocated section and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations
• Supporting senior chefs with menu delivery and food production
• Monitoring food quality, portion control and presentation standards
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and health & safety requirements at all times
• Assisting with stock control, stock rotation and minimising food waste
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members when required
• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen and front of house teams

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking a Chef De Partie to join our Kingston team. You will manage a designated kitchen section, ensuring dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to high standards while upholding food safety and hygiene requirements.

You will support senior chefs with menu delivery, maintain quality and portion control, and help mentor junior team members in a busy catering environment. Excellent training and progression opportunities are available.