Twilight Chef De Partie

BaxterStorey; Methley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end catering company is seeking a Chef de Partie for their team in Methley. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes, managing your station, and ensuring food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have prior experience and strong teamwork skills. Competitive hourly pay and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday off

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Apprenticeships opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on Perkboxapp

Wellbeing hub

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in as a Commis Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting high-quality dishes within a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Managing your section efficiently, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Ensuring all food safety and hygiene regulations are strictly followed.
• Collaborating with other kitchen team members to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Proven experience as a Commis Chef or similar role

Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines

Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Job description

Job Title: Chef de Partie

Location: Newmarket Lane, Methley, Leeds

Salary: £13.80 per hour

Working Hours: 19:30 - 03:30 (5 days a week, every other weekend off)

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Chef de Partie to join our dynamic, fast‑paced team in a high‑end Business & Industry catering environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a variety of fresh, quality ingredients in a craft‑based kitchen, contributing to the creation of exceptional dishes for our clients.

Due to continued expansion, we are looking for a chef who thrives in a busy, contract catering setting. The role offers competitive pay, stability, and the chance to develop your culinary skills further while being part of a growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting high‑quality dishes within a fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Managing your section efficiently, ensuring consistency and quality
• Ensuring all food safety and hygiene regulations are strictly followed
• Collaborating with other kitchen team members to ensure smooth operation

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkboxapp; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Job Description

Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times.

Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensure cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.

Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.

Team Collaboration – communicate effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary.

Menu Development – collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.

Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area; ensure equipment is in good working order.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in as a Commis Chef or similar role
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.