Chef De Partie - Uxbridge

Chartwells Universities; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Parking on site

Contributory pension

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Discounts on travel

Cinema discounts

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Team-friendly environment

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie for its university catering team in the UK. You will plan, prepare and cook fresh dishes while upholding high standards of quality and safety. The role requires a customer‑focussed approach and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure food is presented to the highest standard, act as a positive ambassador for the business, and demonstrate a strong commitment to company values and continuous improvement in culinary skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie with a focus on high quality, fresh food.
• Strong culinary skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to a busy service.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and present food to the required standards.
• Maintain health and safety and food safety standards.
• Be customer focused, approachable and exceed expectations.
• Ensure all food is cooked, presented and served to company standards.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the business.
• Demonstrate commitment to company values in all aspects of the role.
• Contribute to a high-quality dining experience for university guests.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Attention to detail

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Hygiene & Food Safety

Creative cooking

Customer service

Presentation

Tools

Kitchen equipment know‑how

Job description

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals on duty
• Parking onsite (small monthly fee)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 days out of 7

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals on duty
• Parking onsite (small monthly fee)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 days out of 7

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join our catering team at our University. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled chef who takes pride in preparing fresh, high-quality food while helping to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

More About The Role

• To plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by the company and the client
• To ensure that the company's reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers
• To ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy
• To be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.
• To ensure all food is cooked, presented and served in line with company standards
• To act as a positive ambassador for the business
• To show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role.

Who You Are

• Passionate and aims to cook to the highest quality freshest food possible
• Strong and consistent Chef De Partie background
• Good motivator and able to work well within a team
• Have excellent culinary skills with great attention to detail
• A creative thinker with sound knowledge of the latest food trends and fashions
• Have sound knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and work well within a team
• Immaculate personal presentation, outgoing, passionate, excellent customer service and communication skills are required for this highly visible position

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0909/93152001/52823301/R/SU #Universities & Colleges

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!