Chartwells is a part of the wider Compass Group family, and we are looking for three Chef De Parties to join our team at Northumbria University on a casual zero hours basis. We work in partnership with our clients to deliver the best university experience with our hospitality and event catering, for all students and faculty.As a Chef De Partie, you will support our talented culinary teams in preparing and serving the delicious food we\'re known for! You\'ll help to keep our clients and customers smiling with dining experiences that align with popular tastes and dietary requirements.We love food, love great events and are passionate about delivering the best.Key responsibilities will include:Run a section of the kitchen to the required standards, taking pride in your work and ownership over your areaPrepare, cook and present dishes to the required standards and portion specifications within your section/specialityWork within the kitchen structure as part of a team to deliver the best food and service possible, adapting to situations as needed for team successComply with all client and company health & safety procedures and standards at all times including adherence to food information regulations and food safety checksEnsure food is stored correctly to minimise wasteMaintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas Ensure the correct use of all machinery and equipmentPerform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requestedOur ideal Chef De Partie will have:Strong cooking skills - able to prepare complex food dishes in a refined wayExperience in a similar rolePassionate about great foodAble to work positively with others as part of a team and independently Ability to work to brand standards and set menu specificationsAbility to follow policies and processes including, but not limited to, health and safety practicesCommitment to following best practice in food allergen safetyDesirable:NVQ Lvl2/3 in professional cookery or equivalentBasic or Intermediate food hygiene Lvl2/3As 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/0611/93633001/52773953/BU Universities & CollegesCompass 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!