Junior Chef de Partie

Thwaites; Settle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & progression opportunities

Tips paid monthly

Wage access (Stream) up to 40% of wage

28 days annual leave (33 after 5 years

Free meals on duty

Gym access and spa discounts

Discounted accommodation and dining

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Free parking

Job summary

Thwaites is seeking a Junior Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen brigade. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, cooking from scratch and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

We are looking for someone passionate about food, a team player, and eager to develop culinary skills through our academies and on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role producing high quality food.
• Passion for food and willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Able to work well in a busy kitchen and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Use your eye for quality and creative flair to produce high quality food from scratch
• Manage a section within the kitchen, cooking with fresh ingredients
• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner, following recipes and presentation specifications.
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times
• Maintain areas of work and machinery
• Control the order and storage of food supplies
• Support other team members across the kitchen

Skills

Eye for quality

Creative flair

Team player

Previous kitchen experience

Job description

We’d love to meet you - Come and join our Daniel Thwaites Family

As Junior Chef De Partie, you will be a vital part of our high performing brigade and will be producing delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef. You’ll become a member of our family who helps us create amazing experiences for our guests through delivering warm hospitality in every interaction.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A fun environment where you will receive training and support to develop & progress
• Tips paid monthtly
• Stream - ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Free meal whilst on duty
• Free use of the brilliant gyms on site and discounted Spa treatments at our Spa Hotels
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Free car parking, where available
• Pension & Life assurance
• Long service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends and family

Who are we looking for?

This role as a Junior Chef de Partie is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, a team player, committed and has a natural drive for excellence. If you are seeking to advance your career, we can support you to achieve nationally recognised qualifications through our academies.

As a Junior Chef de Partie, you will assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure that all customers receive a first-class food experience. Be able to deliver exceptional food service, taking full responsibility for your section before, during and after service.

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar role with a proven ability to produce high quality food.

Your day to day a Junior Chef de Partie

• Use your eye for quality and creative flair to produce high quality food from scratch
• As a Junior Chef de Partie, you will manage a section within the kitchen, cooking with fresh ingredients
• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner, following recipes and presentation specifications.
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times
• Maintain areas of work and machinery
• Control the order and storage of food supplies
• Support other team members across the kitchen