Demi Chef de Partie - Oxford

Job Title: Demi Chef de Partie
Establishment: University
Salary: £24,960 - £27,000 P/A
Location: Oxford
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

About the Role

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Junior Chef to join a dedicated catering team at an prestigious College in Oxford.

The Junior Chef will be responsible, under the supervision of the Head Chef, for providing good quality catering provision for academics, staff, students and visitors throughout the term and vacation periods. You will have the opportunity to experience a team environment which prides itself on quality and looks to continually improve on its food offering within a small and friendly College. This is a great opportunity to develop a culinary career, learning new skills in a crucial role within a committed team under the supervision of the Head Chef. With our successful conference business, you will not only receive a conference bonus within this position but have an opportunity to experience catering for large banquets, as well as formal private dinners and meals for the Mansfield Community.

This role provides the perfect opportunity to grow and develop your culinary skills in an environment that encourages creativity and teamwork. You’ll get hands-on experience in contributing to menu development, learning from senior chefs, and working with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in Cooking: Support the Chef de Partie in preparing and cooking a variety of dishes while ensuring consistent quality in presentation and flavor.
• Section Support: Help manage specific kitchen sections (e.g., grill, sauces, pastry), ensuring high standards of preparation and service are maintained.
• Creative Input: Contribute ideas during menu planning and adapt dishes to suit different dietary needs.
• Quality and Safety: Ensure compliance with all food hygiene and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Mentorship: Assist in training junior kitchen staff, offering guidance to help them grow in their roles.
• Stock Monitoring: Help manage stock, assisting with inventory checks, and ensuring freshness and minimal waste.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and passionate Demi Chef de Partie with the following qualifications and attributes:

• Experience: Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent). An NVQ Level 3 qualification would be beneficial.
• Skills: Good organizational skills, an ability to multitask, and excellent teamwork. You should be able to work under pressure and independently when needed.
• Creativity: A passion for creating new dishes and an interest in experimenting with flavors and techniques.
• Flexibility: Willing to work a flexible rota, including evenings and weekends as required.

Benefits

Along with a competitive salary, this role comes with an attractive benefits package:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time positions)
• Additional holiday every two years, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Meals on duty (daily allowance)
• Uniform provided
• Training and development opportunities
• Medicash health plan (after 3 months)
• Annual bonus (subject to financial performance)
• Recruitment incentive
• Social activities such as end-of-year celebrations, away days, and garden parties

How to Apply

If you're a dedicated Junior Chef seeking an opportunity to grow within a supportive and dynamic kitchen, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a chance to work in a prestigious environment that values creativity, quality, and collaboration.

Pineapple Recruitment is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and is acting as a Recruitment Agency.