Chef De Partie - Milton Keynes

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking an ambitious Chef de Partie to join their team in Milton Keynes. You will be responsible for preparing delicious, high-quality food and maintaining a positive brand image. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a passion for food, able to work under pressure in a team setting. This full-time role offers competitive pay and great perks, supporting career growth in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Flexible hours

Contributory pension scheme

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to build relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure while preparing food.
• Demonstrates timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Maintain a positive brand image for Chartwells.
• Comply with food handling and hygiene standards.
• Follow health and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Food passion

Timekeeping

Reliability

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Monday to Friday (2 Saturdays per year)
• 7am - 3.30pm, flexible
• Free on-site parking
• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contracted to 52 weeks per year

What you'll be doing:

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious aChef de Partie to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full time basis.

As aChef de Partie, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers in the market-leading food service company in the UK.

In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

More about the role:

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Who you are:

Our idealChef De Partie will:

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Have a safety-first mind set
• Passionate about food

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!