Chef De Partie - Pontefract

Chartwells Independent; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Pontefract is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to prepare and deliver high-quality meals across various dining services. This role involves ensuring food safety standards and working closely with the kitchen team to maintain high standards under pressure. The ideal candidate should possess chef qualifications and have a proven ability in a high-volume catering environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent in a high-volume or contract catering setting.
• Keen eye for detail and presentation.
• Able to deliver consistently high standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High-quality meal preparation

Attention to detail

Ability to thrive under pressure

Education

Chef qualifications (NVQ or similar)

Job description

Chef de Partie – Pontefract

Salary: £30,380 per annum
Shifts: 4 on / 4 off | 7:00am – 6:30pm

Join 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.

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 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

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.