Chef de Partie Monday-Friday

Gather & Gather UK; Croydon; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in workplace catering is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while supervising the preparation of a diverse range of deli items and snacks. You will collaborate with a talented kitchen team to develop seasonal offerings and ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality. With a focus on employee well-being and development, this position comes with a variety of perks and benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals looking to grow their careers.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment with a focus on quality.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to create seasonal snack offerings.
• Ensure compliance with health, hygiene, and safety standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Compliance

Customer Service

Menu Development

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie at HMRC Croydon/Stratford.

Location: Croydon/Stratford
Rate of pay: £30,368 per annum
Working pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, ranging from 6:00-16:00

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the preparation and cooking of a diverse range of deli items, salads, and hot and cold snacks, ensuring consistent quality, flavor, and presentation.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to develop and create seasonal or themed snack offerings, while ensuring strict adherence to health and safety standards.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of new service styles and food concepts.
• Support weekly and monthly stocktaking as required.
• Help with the costing of dishes and menus, working to meet the target GP for the site.
• Understand and comply with CH&CO’s and statutory health, hygiene, safety, and quality standards, including COSHH and HACCP, ensuring all tasks are performed in line with these regulations.
• Work closely with all team members on site to provide exceptional customer service.

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers