At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and present high-quality dishes while leading a kitchen section.
- Company: Join Compass, a leader in the food service industry with 6,000 venues.
- Benefits: Enjoy Monday to Friday work, onsite parking, and exclusive discounts on travel and groceries.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and thrive in a supportive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Grow your culinary skills in a dynamic environment with excellent career development opportunities.
- Qualifications: Passionate about cooking, strong team player, and excellent culinary skills required.
The predicted salary is between 27900 - 34100 £ per year.
Benefits
- Monday to Friday, Occasional Weekends
- Onsite Parking
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
What You'll Be Doing
- Ensuring dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to the required standards and specifications within your section/speciality in accordance with food safety procedures
- Comply with all client and company health & safety procedures and standards at all times including adherence to food information regulations and food safety checks
- Run a section of the kitchen to the required standards
- Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the required standards and portion specifications within your section/speciality
- Directing the tasks and training any commis chefs or kitchen assistants working in your section
- Ensuring food is recovered and stored correctly to minimise waste
- Assist with the processing of food orders
- Assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries
- Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas
- Ensure the correct use of all machinery and equipment
- Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested
Who You Are
- Passionate and aims to cook to the highest quality freshest food possible
- Strong and consistent Chef De Partie background
- Good motivator and able to work well within a team
- Have excellent culinary skills with great attention to detail
- A creative thinker with sound knowledge of the latest food trends and fashions
- Have sound knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a pressurised environment
- Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and work well within a team
- Immaculate personal presentation, outgoing, passionate, excellent customer service and communication skills are required for this highly visible position
About Us
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.
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!
Senior Chef De Partie - London employer: Lodestone House
Compass Group UK&I is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values creativity and teamwork in the culinary arts. Located in the picturesque setting of Horsham, employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth, access to high-quality ingredients, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the dining experience of pupils and staff. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this role provides a rewarding environment for passionate chefs looking to advance their careers.
