Senior Chef De Partie

Compass Group UK; Hinxton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service in Hinxton is seeking a Senior Chef De Partie to join their culinary team. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining food hygiene standards, and collaborating with your team in a busy kitchen environment. A minimum of 2 years experience in a quality kitchen is required. The role offers opportunities for career development along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access and healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Supermarket discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality-focused kitchen.
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to high standards.
• Confidence in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present dishes to a high standard.
• Work across various sections and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and food safety standards.

Skills

Experience as a Chef de Partie

Passion for fresh ingredients

Team player

Positive attitude

Ambition to progress

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Chef De Partie
Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre
Salary: £15.95 per hour
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days per week (evenings & weekends required)

As the Senior Chef De Partie at Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, you will be working alongside the culinary team onsite to deliver a high standard of food across the conference and events operation they have on site. You will be responsible for the production of high quality food in our popular conference & event venue. You must be a strong team player and be confident working in a busy kitchen. The food that is produced in the kitchen is of a high standard and is diverse.

Due to the location, you must have your own mode of transport as there is no public transport links to the area that Hinxton Hall is located in.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present dishes to a high standard, following the guidance of the head chef, that follows all specification sheets.
• Work across various sections and support kitchen operations
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Collaborate with the team to deliver consistently outstanding service
• Maintain and ensure that food is handled and stored at the correct temperatures always and to be in accordance with food handling and hygiene regulations.
• Ensure that food wastage is recorded and correctly disposed of as well and ensuring that all work areas are kept clean and that all waste is recorded and disposed of correctly.

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality-focused kitchen
• A passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and beautifully crafted dishes
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to high standards
• Team player with a positive, professional attitude
• Ambition to progress their culinary career under the leadership of our head chef

Benefits

• 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

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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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!