Chef de Partie - Portland Pl, London

Lexington Catering; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative catering company seeks a passionate Chef de Partie to join their vibrant kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to mentor and support fellow team members while ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and safety. With a focus on customer service excellence, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values creativity and teamwork. Enjoy generous benefits, including flexible working hours and comprehensive wellbeing support, as you contribute to serving exceptional food to clients in London. If you have a love for food and a commitment to quality, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

Holiday Allowance

Family Leave

Paid Charity Leave

Opportunities for Career Progression

Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits

Life Assurance & Pension Schemes

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on food preparation.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor kitchen team members in food preparation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Maintain food stocks within budget and uphold quality control.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service excellence

Team player

Kitchen experience

Job description

Chef de Partie - Portland Pl, London

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers. To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Chef de Partie you will support, organise, mentor and train members of the kitchen team in line with company procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure food preparation and control meets requirements in respect of COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported
• Support the manager in maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
• Maintaining up to date product and menu knowledge, and maintaining a high standard of food preparation and presentation, ensuring portion and quality control
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness of all areas in the kitchen and of equipment

Working hours-Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week

What can you bring? In this role:

• Possess a passion for food
• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen

Our way of saying thank you…

At Lexington, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

• FREE On-Site Lunches:Savor delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
• Flexible Working:Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
• Holiday Allowance:Start with 28 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 31 days after two years of service
• Family Leave:Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
• Paid Charity Leave:Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
• Opportunities for Career Progression:Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits:Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
• Life Assurance & Pension Schemes:Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks:Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

At Lexington, we dare to be different in our food, catering, reception services, and work culture. Our values encourage creativity, boldness, and fun, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We nurture talent, helping our people thrive and reach their potential.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone. Let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments or assistance in your application, and feel free to share your pronouns.

Join our award-winning team passionate about serving delicious food to exceptional clients in London. Visit our website to hear from our team first-hand.

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