Chef De Partie - Mon to Fri

BaxterStorey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in the City of London is seeking a Chef de Partie to assist in kitchen operations and maintain food quality. The role involves preparing and cooking menu items, contributing to menu development, and supporting kitchen management. Ideal candidates should have proven experience, knowledge of cooking techniques, and strong teamwork skills. The position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits including paid overtime and various leave opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Secondary career leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development

Apprenticeship opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commis Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef/Sous Chef in kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook menu items as directed.
• Contribute to menu development and planning.
• Support with stock taking when required.
• Assist with evening events and overtime duties.

Skills

Experience as a Commis Chef

Knowledge of various cooking techniques

Understanding of food safety practices

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Job description

Title: Chef de Partie – Mon to Fri

Location: City of London

Salary: £33,590 plus paid overtime at 1.5×

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24‑week enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary career leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts via Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays & cinema)
• Wellbeing hub
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Overview

At BaxterStorey we celebrate creativity, inclusion and continuous growth. The Chef de Partie role is central to delivering outstanding food quality and the best culinary experience for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef/Sous Chef in kitchen operations to maintain the company’s reputation for food quality.
• Prepare and cook menu items for retail and hospitality as directed by the Head Chef.
• Contribute to menu development and planning, incorporating future food trends and new service concepts.
• Support the manager with stock taking when required.
• Assist with evening events and overtime duties as needed.
• Ensure the smooth, efficient running of your section.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commis Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Alignment with BaxterStorey core values.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds.