Junior Chef de Partie — Fast-Paced Kitchen with Growth in Southend-on-Sea

About London Southend Airport

Our SENsational colleagues are what make our airport thrive. Our goal is to develop each and every one of our colleagues’ skillsets by investing heavily in training and development throughout their careers, creating a culture of internal development and progression. A number of our senior leadership team began their career with us in an entry level role, the sky is the limit here at LSA.

As one of the key employers for Southend City we aim to always ensure that our roles are accessible to the community. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues.

Now is an exciting time as ever to join our airport. As a business, we are constantly growing, resulting in a wealth of roles to choose from, many that you may not have considered before.

About The Role

As Commis Chef at London Southend Airport, I contribute to the smooth running of the kitchen by passionately taking responsibility of my own section. I excel at working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and take pride in delivering exceptional meals to our guests.

Key Responsibilities

• I will be responsible for my own section of the kitchen
• I will prepare, cook, and present dishes to a high standard
• I will work collaboratively with my fellow kitchen team members to ensure our smooth service remains consistent
• I will be responsible for supervising and supporting the junior chefs, including Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistant
• I will be responsible for maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards
• I will assist with the stock control, ordering and stock levels
• I will be responsible for preparing all mise en place in advance
• I will fully embody the Airports ‘One Team’ culture and understand that there may be times when I am required to undertake other activities to support the needs of the business.
• I understand that the Airport is in operation 24/7 so I may be scheduled and expected to work any shift during operating hours, this will include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

There are just a handful of skills you need in order to undertake this role, everything else we can teach you, if you can answer yes to all of the below requirements you have the required skills:

• I have previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or similar
• I have a passion for delivering high-quality food
• I have strong attention to detail
• I have knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen regulations
• I am a strong, confident communicator and can effectively liaise with my team members
• I have the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, and sometimes high-pressured environment.

If you require any reasonable adjustments regarding these points, please talk to us during the interview process.

Benefits

We take great pride in our outstanding benefits package, designed with the wellbeing and job satisfaction of every colleague in mind!

• Apprenticeships – we offer our colleagues the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications from level 3 through to level 7 (Master’s Degree Level) all whilst being at work. These courses are fully funded and available in a huge variety of disciplines.
• Medicash - London Southend Airport fund cover for all airport colleagues, giving access to virtual GP & Physio appointments, several retail discounts, and a bespoke healthcare cash plan.
• Access to a Wellbeing app containing features such as a mood tracker, live chat or telephone counselling service.
• ‘My Gym Discounts’ giving up to 25% off memberships with over 3,800 gyms throughout the UK.
• Cycle to Work Scheme giving a saving of up to 21-39% RRP on bikes and accessories.
• Costco Membership scheme.
• World Duty Free Discount.
• Arriva buses discounts.

Sound good? Hit that apply button, we can’t wait to hear from you!

The Pay Range For This Role Is 12.21 - 12.21 GBP per hour.