Chef de Partie — High-Volume Oxford College Kitchen

Manpower, Inc.; Yarnton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Recruitment is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join the catering team at an established college in Oxford City Centre. You will prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals, maintaining food safety, hygiene and presentation to the required standards.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will work in a busy, high-standard kitchen and mentor junior staff while upholding HACCP guidelines and health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or a strong chef looking to step up.
• Solid knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods and presentation.
• Understanding of food hygiene, HACCP and health and safety practices.
• A team-focused attitude with the ability to support and develop junior colleagues.
• Flexibility to work a 5-out-of-7 rota, including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to the standards set by the Executive Chef.
• Check all dishes for taste, presentation and quality before leaving the kitchen.
• Manage your assigned station, including stock levels, preparation and mise en place.
• Support food-cost control by minimising waste and handling surplus food correctly.
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness across your workstation, store rooms, fridges and kitchen areas.
• Complete quality-control checks in line with HACCP and food-hygiene requirements.
• Ensure correct storage and rotation of raw and cooked food.
• Check goods on delivery and report any quality concerns.
• Follow health, safety, security and uniform standards at all times.
• Report equipment faults promptly, including refrigeration issues, and elevate where necessary.
• Mentor and train junior chefs and apprentices.
• Maintain strong communication with the kitchen, food and beverage teams and other departments.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Food safety

Team leadership

Food presentation

Job description

Manpower Recruitment is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join the catering team at an established college in Oxford City Centre. You will prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals, maintaining food safety, hygiene and presentation to the required standards.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will work in a busy, high-standard kitchen and mentor junior staff while upholding HACCP guidelines and health and safety practices.