Chef De Partie | Southeast London

Thomas Franks Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the City Of London is seeking a dedicated chef to join their team. The role involves preparing food from fresh ingredients while adhering to high food standards. You will work collaboratively with fellow chefs and provide excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a genuine passion for food. The company offers numerous benefits, including training and development opportunities and discounts as part of its employee perks.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteer leave

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate reasonable/good understanding and use of verbal English.
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable/good standard of written English and reading skills.
• Similar experience of customer and/or food preparation environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work well in a team of chefs providing catering services.
• Produce food from fresh ingredients following brand standards.
• Control food waste and adhere to food safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Creativity

Knowledge of food hygiene

Job description

Responsibilities

• To work well in a team of chefs providing catering services to pupils and teachers
• To produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch and following the company’s brand standards
• Ensuring company food standards are adhered to and waste is controlled
• Ensuring all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures are followed
• You will have previous experience of working within a fast‑paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level
• You will be excited to work with fresh seasonal ingredients and regularly changing bespoke menus, showcase your skillset and be creative
• A genuine interest in food and excellent customer service
• An all‑round team player
• Innovation and passion for great food
• An organized chef with attention to detail
• Understand the basics of food cost and wastage

Qualifications & Competencies

• Ability to demonstrate reasonable/good understanding and use of verbal English
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable/good standard of written English and reading skills
• Similar experience of customer and/or food preparation environment is preferred

About Thomas Franks

Thomas Franks is a founder‑led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people, are paramount to our daily success.

Legal Requirements

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks – We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under‑represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.

Benefits

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc.)
• Free meals on duty
• Volunteer leave – up to one day per year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Unrivalled individual training and development
• Well established apprenticeship programme
• Team & company social events
• Employee assistance programme
• Workplace pension
• Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer