Chef de Partie - Pontefract

Compass Group; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Compass Group as a Chef de Partie at a premium site in Pontefract. You'll prepare high-quality meals, uphold food safety standards, and work with a dynamic kitchen team. This role values creativity and quality in food service, perfect for a skilled chef looking to make a mark.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent in catering.
• Chef qualifications (NVQ or similar) required.
• Keen eye for detail and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals across all day parts.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards meet requirements.
• Support preparation for night service.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Creativity

Education

NVQ or equivalent chef qualifications

Job description

Chef de Partie - PontefractSalary: £13.85 per hour
Shifts: 4 on / 4 off | 7:00am - 6:30pmJoin a premium site where food isn't just fuel - it's an experience. As Chef de Partie, you'll bring passion, precision, and personality to every plate, helping shape a dynamic food offering across breakfast, lunch, tea, and late-night service.Your Main Ingredients (Key Responsibilities):

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals across all day parts

• Support preparation for night service

• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards meet Eurest and legal requirements

• Work closely with the site kitchen team (13 Compass staff, 1 direct report)

The Perfect Cut (Ideal Candidate):

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent in a high-volume or contract catering setting

• Chef qualifications (NVQ or similar)

• A keen eye for detail and presentation

• Able to thrive under pressure and deliver consistently high standards

Recruitment Process:

Stage 1: Microsoft Teams Interview

Stage 2: On-Site Trade Test

Ready to Make Your Mark?

Join a kitchen where your skills matter and your ideas are welcome. Step into a role where food service is about quality, creativity, and care.

Apply today - let's create something exceptional together.

About Us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.