Job description
Spice up your next career move!

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef de Partie to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Please note: This role is contracted to 40 weeks per year

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:
• Monitor standards of hygiene and appearance of your team to ensure company standards are maintained
• Respond to the pace of the business in terms of speed of work and productivity.
• Prepare food in the correct manner as shown by the Head Chef, in compliance with company food specifications and photographs
• Work with the entire team including managers and supervisors to provide quality, well-presented food with speed and efficiency
• Where appropriate make recommendations to improve products and service
• Follow instructions to maximise product yield and minimise waste
• To make sure that you meet all legal and company requirements for fire, health, safety and hygiene

Our ideal Chef De Partie will:
• Experience in a similar environment, including contract catering experience
• Quality driven
• Excellent culinary skills with an attention to detail
• A creative thinker with sound knowledge of the latest food trends
• A sound knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a high pressure environment

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2009/76395001/52681555/BU

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!