Chef de Partie – Cold Section & Hospitality, Bank, paying up to £
We’re looking for a Chef de Partie to join a close-knit kitchen team within a professional contract catering environment. This role is ideal for a CDP who enjoys running a cold section, supporting hospitality and events, and working in a collaborative, well-structured kitchen.
You’ll be part of a team of four including a Head Chef, Sous Chef, CDP, and KP, with responsibility for sandwiches, salads, and cold food preparation, as well as supporting hospitality and event catering.
This is a Monday–Friday role (7:00am–3:30pm) offering excellent work-life balance.
What you’ll be doing as a Chef de Partie:
1. Running the cold section, including sandwiches and salads
2. Preparing and supporting hospitality and events, including canapé production
3. Supporting event catering for functions of 50–100 people
4. Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation
5. Managing stock control, ordering, and basic costing for your section
6. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver consistent quality
What we’re looking for:
7. Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Junior CDP ready to step up
8. Demonstrated commitment and reliability in previous roles
9. Comfortable working in a small, close-knit team and keen to contribute
10. Strong understanding of kitchen operations
11. Experience with stock control and costing
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work we offer:
12. Contributory pension scheme
13. Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
14. Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
15. Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more
16. Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
17. Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
18. Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
19. Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
20. You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families