Chef de Partie - Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Quest Employment are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join a busy and supportive kitchen team within a vibrant and welcoming environment.
This is an exciting temporary to permanent opportunity for a motivated chef looking to develop their skills within a professional kitchen that values teamwork, creativity, and work-life balance. Youll work alongside an experienced culinary team including Section Chefs, Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, and Head Chef, gaining exposure across multiple kitchen sections and helping deliver high-quality food to an exceptional standard.
The Role As Chef de Partie, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting food preparation, maintaining excellent hygiene standards, and ensuring dishes are consistently presented to a high standard.
This role would suit someone who is passionate about food, organised under pressure, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality dishes across various kitchen sections
Support the wider kitchen team in delivering an excellent food service
Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
Ensure consistency in presentation and quality
Follow food safety procedures and kitchen best practices
Assist with stock rotation and kitchen organisation
What Were Looking For Professional cookery or food preparation qualification
Previous experience in a Chef de Partie or similar kitchen role
Strong culinary skills and attention to detail
A positive, flexible, and team-focused attitude
Passion for fresh food and high standards
Previous experience in a similar environment is beneficial, but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
Working Hours The role operates on a rotating 4-week shift pattern designed to promote a healthier work-life balance:
Mixture of daytime and evening shifts
Typically only two evenings per week
Just one weekend in four
No excessively late finishes
Benefits In return, our client offers an excellent benefits package including:
36 days holiday (pro rata)
Free meals whilst on shift
6% employer contributory pension scheme
Free parking (subject to availability)
Life assurance (3x salary)
Health cashback scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing programme including yoga and bootcamp sessions
Access to gym facilities
Employee Assistance Programme
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term position with a highly supportive employer through a temporary to permanent pathway.
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