Chef de Partie: Lead a High-Volume, Creative Kitchen

Parkdean Resorts; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount 50%

Friends & family discount 25%

Team member discount 30%

Brand partner discounts (HelloFresh)

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team. You will work with Head Chef and Sous Chef, lead your section, and ensure dishes meet our standards for quality, speed, and consistency.

You'll manage a kitchen station during service, supervise junior staff, and uphold food safety and hygiene while delivering memorable meals for guests across the UK's largest holiday park operator. Shift flexibility and a passion for great food are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Able to perform under pressure during busy service.
• Demonstrates genuine passion for delivering high-quality food.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including weekends/evenings/bank holidays.
• Has a Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Managing a kitchen section, leading junior team members, and preparing dishes in line with company specifications.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout service and ensuring end-of-shift cleanliness.
• Checking and recording food temperatures per company processes.
• Completing prep before and during service and restocking as needed.
• Ensuring margins through portion control, minimizing waste, and consistent dish quality.
• Receiving and storing deliveries with proper stock rotation and food safety.
• Communicating clearly with the kitchen team to support smooth service.
• Adhering to health & safety standards, allergen policies, and equipment use.
• Carrying out deep-clean tasks as directed by the Head Chef.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchen

Under pressure

Food quality

Flexible shifts

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Parkdean Resorts is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team. You will work with Head Chef and Sous Chef, lead your section, and ensure dishes meet our standards for quality, speed, and consistency.

You'll manage a kitchen station during service, supervise junior staff, and uphold food safety and hygiene while delivering memorable meals for guests across the UK's largest holiday park operator. Shift flexibility and a passion for great food are essential.