Chef De Partie Permanent Salary: £26,804 - £27,876 per annum Start date: ASAP About the Role You'll take charge of a specific section within a busy professional kitchen, preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard while supporting the wider catering team through service. This is a hands-on role suited to a skilled chef who takes pride in their section and enjoys working as part of a close-knit kitchen brigade. You'll be expected to maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety and presentation at all times, and to help develop and support more junior members of the kitchen team. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard within your section. Supervising and supporting junior chefs and kitchen assistants during service. Maintaining stock levels, rotation and storage within your section. Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health and safety regulations at all times. Contributing to menu planning and the development of new dishes. Maintaining a clean, organised and well-run section before, during and after service. What We're Looking For Essential: Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within a professional kitchen Sound knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety regulations Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure during service Strong organisational skills and attention to detail A collaborative approach and willingness to support and mentor junior staff A relevant catering or culinary qualification - Level 3 or equivalent Minimum level 2 food hygiene certificate Experience working within a high-volume kitchen environment If you're ready to bring your skills to a well-organised professional kitchen and take the next step in your culinary career, we'd love to hear from you. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited
Chef De Partie employer: Dovetail and Slate
As a Headteacher in our specialist education setting in Manchester, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the growth and development of both staff and students. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in education, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with SEMH and SEND needs. Join us in fostering an inclusive environment where your leadership can thrive and contribute to the success of our community.
