Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie

Salary: £31,137 per annum

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: An average of 36.5 hours per week, with a rota that includes evenings and weekends.

About the Role

A busy college in Cambridge is looking for a Chef de Partie to join its kitchen team to provide a full catering service. This role is ideal for a motivated individual with experience who is ready to take responsibility for a section of the kitchen while working collaboratively with a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Run a section of the kitchen, taking responsibility for the workload and organizing ordering with the help of the Storekeeper.

• Assist with the preparation, cooking, and presentation of all dishes to the highest standards.

• Ensure all kitchen areas, equipment, and storage are kept clean and tidy.

• Work efficiently and safely while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and food safety.

• Ensure prepared food is stored correctly with proper temperature checks and labeling.

• Provide cover for a section chef when required.

• Be aware of food allergies and the appropriate measures to deal with them.

• Liaise effectively with other team members, including Front of House, staff from other departments, and external delivery staff.

Ideal Candidate

• Qualifications: Essential qualifications include City & Guilds 706/1 or NVQ 1, and a basic food hygiene certificate. Completion of or working towards NVQ 2 is also required. Desirable qualifications include City & Guilds 706/2, NVQ 3, Level 2 Safety Awareness, and an Intermediate food hygiene certificate.

• Experience: Some practical experience working in a busy kitchen or catering environment is required. Experience working as part of a team is essential, and good customer service skills are a plus.

• Skills: The ideal candidate can maintain high levels of service and hygiene, work well under pressure, and has strong attention to detail. A willingness to be flexible and collaborative is also essential.

• Attributes: You should be honest, reliable, and hardworking, with a smart appearance and good personal hygiene. Knowledge of COSHH in a similar environment is desirable.