Senior Chef de Partie – Airline Catering at Heathrow

Do & Co; England; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

On-site role

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Free on-site meals

In-house training

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

Do & Co is seeking an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join our production kitchen near Heathrow Airport. You will lead a high-volume section, deliver consistent, high-quality meals for airline clients, and support the Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, a track record in fast-paced kitchens, and the ability to mentor junior staff while maintaining top standards in food safety and presentation.

Formación

• 4+ years’ experience in a professional, high-volume kitchen.
• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Experience supervising, training, or supporting junior kitchen staff.
• Culinary qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and food preparation.
• Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Experience in airline catering, large-scale food production, or contract catering is desirable.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• A genuine passion for food and culinary excellence.

Responsabilidades

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of an assigned kitchen section.
• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality food according to recipes, specifications, and production requirements.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portion size, and presentation.
• Supervise, support, and train junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Allocate tasks and ensure production deadlines are met efficiently.
• Monitor food quality and report any issues to the Sous Chef.
• Support stock control, portion control, cost control, and waste reduction.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored, and handled in line with food safety and HACCP standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Assist with implementing new recipes, menus, and production processes.
• Contribute ideas to improve kitchen efficiency, food quality, and overall performance.
• Take responsibility for the section in the absence of the Junior Sous Chef when required.

Conocimientos

Senior Chef de Partie

High-volume kitchen

Team supervision

Culinary excellence

Food safety HACCP

Flexibility shift work

Educación

Culinary qualification

Descripción del empleo

Do & Co is seeking an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join our production kitchen near Heathrow Airport. You will lead a high-volume section, deliver consistent, high-quality meals for airline clients, and support the Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, a track record in fast-paced kitchens, and the ability to mentor junior staff while maintaining top standards in food safety and presentation.