Daytime Chef de Partie — Fast-Paced, High-Quality Kitchen

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Discounts and wellbeing support

Training and career progression

Unique wildlife attraction setting

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland at Whipsnade Zoo is seeking a Daytime Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team. You will prepare and cook food to a high standard, supportHead and Sous Chefs, and help run a section during service.

This role offers free meals on shift, discounts, wellbeing support and clear training and progression opportunities within our company. Weekend and peak period flexibility is required to meet visitor demand.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to step up.
• Good knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Ability to remain calm and organised during busy service.
• Flexible to work weekends and peak visitor periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to a high standard in line with menu specifications.
• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Take responsibility for a section during service and ensure hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Assist with stock control, rotation and waste reduction.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Calm under pressure

Weekend availability

Job description

Compass Group UK & Ireland at Whipsnade Zoo is seeking a Daytime Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team. You will prepare and cook food to a high standard, supportHead and Sous Chefs, and help run a section during service.

This role offers free meals on shift, discounts, wellbeing support and clear training and progression opportunities within our company. Weekend and peak period flexibility is required to meet visitor demand.