Chef De Partie - Tue & Wed

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Woking; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free onsite parking

Company pension

Life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

ATC Pirbright is seeking a Chef de Partie to join its catering team in Pirbright, Surrey. This role offers a stable, two-week off Christmas period, paid overtime and career development within a supportive kitchen environment.

The position features a 37.5-hour week with no late finishes, a competitive hourly rate, and excellent benefits including free meals on shift and onsite parking. If you thrive in a busy kitchen and take pride in high standards, apply now.

Qualifications

• Has experience as a Chef de Partie or an ambitious Commis Chef ready for the next step.
• Thrives in a busy, professional kitchen and works well under pressure.
• Takes pride in producing consistently great food and understands kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Own and run your kitchen section with confidence.
• Prepare and present fresh, quality dishes.
• Keep service running smoothly through excellent organisation and preparation.
• Support and encourage junior chefs as they develop.
• Maintain exceptional food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Help control stock, minimise waste and maximise efficiency.
• Work alongside a passionate and professional kitchen team that takes pride in every service.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Food safety

Organisation

Teamwork

Job description

Chef de Partie | £14.88 per hour | Pirbright, Surrey | No Late Nights

Love cooking but ready to get your evenings back?

If you're a talented Chef de Partie looking for a role that offers great food, a supportive team and an unbeatable work-life balance, this could be exactly what you've been searching for.

We're recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join the catering team at ATC Pirbright, where you'll work in a modern, fast-paced military kitchen producing fresh, high-quality meals. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in a stable environment with structured hours, excellent benefits and genuine opportunities to progress.

Forget split shifts and finishing in the early hours. Here, you'll enjoy no late nights, two weeks off at Christmas, paid overtime and real career development-all while doing what you love.

Conveniently located near Woking, Guildford, Farnborough, Camberley and Aldershot, this role is perfect for chefs looking for long-term stability without sacrificing their passion for cooking.

Why You'll Love This Role

• £14.88 per hour. (plus £1.80 holiday pay = £16.68 during first 12 weeks)
• 37.5-hour working week with paid overtime available
• No late-night finishes
• Only one weekend in four
• Two weeks off over Christmas
• Free meals while on shift
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts, online GP, wellbeing support and mental health services
• Company pension and life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more
• Industry-leading training, apprenticeships and clear career progression
• 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity with excellent long-term prospects

What You'll Be Doing

Every day brings something different as you help deliver outstanding food to a high standard. You'll:

• Own and run your kitchen section with confidence
• Prepare and present fresh, quality dishes
• Keep service running smoothly through excellent organisation and preparation
• Support and encourage junior chefs as they develop
• Maintain exceptional food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Help control stock, minimise waste and maximise efficiency
• Work alongside a passionate and professional kitchen team that takes pride in every service

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience as a Chef de Partie or an ambitious Commis Chef ready for the next step
• Thrives in a busy, professional kitchen
• Takes pride in producing consistently great foodWorks well under pressure and enjoys being part of a team
• Has a strong understanding of food safety and kitchen standards
• Brings enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine passion for hospitality

Your Next Great Chef Role Starts Here!

If you're looking for more than just another kitchen job-a role that offers stability, progression, fantastic benefits and a healthier work-life balance-we'd love to hear from you.

Job Number: SUCDPATCP / INDSOTONCHEF

Location: Pirbright, Surrey

Role: Chef de Partie