Job Description
Manpower Recruitment is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef de Partie to join the catering team at an established college in the heart of Oxford City Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on chef looking to develop their skills in a busy, high-standard kitchen while working alongside a supportive senior culinary team.
The Role
Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals to the required standards, while maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and presentation throughout service.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, cook and present dishes to the standards set by the Executive Chef Check all dishes for taste, presentation and quality before leaving the kitchen Manage your assigned station, including stock levels, preparation and mise en place Support food-cost control by minimising waste and handling surplus food correctly Maintain impeccable cleanliness across your workstation, store rooms, fridges and kitchen areas Complete quality-control checks in line with HACCP and food-hygiene requirements Ensure correct storage and rotation of raw and cooked food Check goods on delivery and report any quality concerns Follow health, safety, security and uniform standards at all times Report equipment faults promptly, including refrigeration issues, and escalate where necessary Mentor and train junior chefs and apprentices Maintain strong communication with the kitchen, food and beverage teams and other departments What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or a strong chef looking to step up Solid knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods and presentation Understanding of food hygiene, HACCP and health and safety practices A team-focused attitude with the ability to support and develop junior colleagues Flexibility to work a 5-out-of-7 rota, including mornings, evenings and weekends What's on Offer Competitive salary of £29,588-£33,002 per annum Full-time, stable role within an established Oxford college Opportunity to work in a professional, high-volume catering environment If interested, please get in contact with a Manpower Representative. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Chef De Partie in Yarnton employer: Manpower UK
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