Chef De Partie Monday - Friday

Compass Group; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Chef De Partie to join their Central Production Unit in Wimbledon, UK. The role involves catering for a large number of people each day and developing menus in line with client needs. Successful candidates will have a passion for food quality, experience in a busy kitchen, and the ability to work in a team. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including training opportunities and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

Discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in catering for large groups, preferably in a production kitchen environment.
• Strong focus on food quality and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Cater for workplace food production for 2,000 people per day.
• Develop and plan menus aligned with client needs.
• Ensure food is produced in a timely manner for smooth service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Food quality and hygiene

Catering for large groups

Menu development

Team collaboration

Job description

Craft, Creativity and Community - we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK's most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group's go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Chef De Partie to work in our Central Production Unit.

Location: SW19 8LG

Rate of Pay: £35,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 06.00 to 14.30 (option to start at 05.00 to do the breakfast shift)

Key Responsibilities

• Catering for workplace food production that caters for 2,000 people per day. This includes a daily hot food menu that fits into a rotation of global food concepts
• Cold salad bar & sandwich preparation
• To develop and plan menus that are in line with client and customer needs
• To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
• Work effectively with all colleagues at the relevant site to ensure excellent customer service
• Making outstanding quality food that is picture perfect every time
• Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standard
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and portion control.

What's in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• 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

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