Chef De Partie- Night Shift

BaxterStorey; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank hols

Free Onsite Parking

Birthday/Leave options

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a skilled Night Chef de Partie for Amazon NCL2 in Billingham. Join a dynamic contract catering team with a 7:30 PM to 3:30 AM shift, 37.5 hours per week, and a competitive £15.50/hour rate.

We value creativity, precision, and pride in every dish as you lead night service. You'll bring proven fresh food preparation skills and a strong HACCP knowledge, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fresh food preparation.
• Excellent understanding of HACCP and food safety practices.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Passion for flavour and quality presentation.
• Ability to work independently during night service.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation – cook dishes per recipes and maintain food safety.
• Station Management – supervise your station and keep area stocked.
• Quality Control – ensure high standards of taste and presentation.
• Team Collaboration – support colleagues across the kitchen.
• Menu Development – assist head chef with new recipes and ideas.
• Cleaning and Maintenance – keep the kitchen area clean and safe.

Skills

Fresh food prep

HACCP & food safety

Time management

Night kitchen discipline

Independent working

Job description

Company Description

Chef de Partie (Nights)

Location: Amazon NCL2, Billingham

Salary: £15.50 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift: 7:30 PM – 3:30 AM

Sector: Contract Catering

Are you a craft-trained chef looking for a new challenge in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We’re searching for a reliable and skilled Night Chef de Partie to join our team at Amazon NCL2 in Billingham.

This isn’t your typical line chef role—we want someone who can bring creativity, precision, and pride to the kitchen during night service.

Position1: 5 days over 7

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in fresh food preparation
• Excellent understanding of HACCP and food safety practices
• Strong time management and attention to detail
• A genuine passion for flavour and great hot counter presentation
• Confidence to work independently and take ownership of the service

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.50
• A supportive, professional team environment
• Full site training and induction
• A stable and structured night shift schedule
• Opportunity to grow your skills in a respected contract catering setting

If you're ready to step up and make your mark in a night kitchen where quality matters, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free Onsite Parking
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shiftBespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent, and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, that’s why invest in you to develop your professional growth.

As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a passionate Night Chef de Partie keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensure cleanliness in line with policies and procedures
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times
• Team Collaboration – communicate effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary
• Menu Development – collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation
• Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in 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
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

Wholeheartedly Positive

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested?

Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

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.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.