Chef de Partie (Flexible Role - Primarily alternating between Pantry Kitchen & Sous Chef with some Head Chef Cover)
Location: White Horse Inn, Abbots Causeway, Mark, Somerset, TA9 4LT
Job Type: Part-time / Flexible (with potential to grow)
Pay: Negotiable depending on experience + monthly tips
About the Role
We're looking for a reliable and adaptable Chef de Partie to join our pub kitchen team. This is a varied, whilst mainly managing the Pantry Kitchen (Starters, Desserts, Salad Garnishes etc), we are looking for someone who is willing and able to cover Sous Chef shifts in the hot kitchen.
You'll be involved in preparing and delivering high-quality food, maintaining strong hygiene standards, and helping create a kitchen that runs smoothly even during busy service.
This is a great opportunity for someone with kitchen experience who wants to build skills across all areas and progress into more senior roles over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently run the kitchen during lunchtime service
- Prepare salads, sandwiches and garnishes
- Evening service: starters, side salads, sauces, and desserts
- Sunday service: starters and desserts
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness & hygiene
- Assisted by Junior Pantry Chef on Fri & Sat evenings
- Assist the Head Chef during service
- Prepare and cook side dishes and gravies
- Operate fryers
- Plate dishes to a high standard
- Help run the pass during busy service
- Cooking of main dish items (the meats, burgers, fish etc)
- Operate grill, gas stove and Rational oven
- Cook dishes to a high standard maintaining hygiene and food safety standards
General Duties:
- Food preparation (chopping, assembling and prep for service)
- Sunday roast preparation
- Maintain a clean, organised kitchen in line with food safety standards
- Follow health & safety procedures at all times
- Stock taking, rotation, and assisting with ordering
- Support event catering (e.g. weddings, wakes, and buffets)
- Work closely with the team to ensure smooth service during busy periods
Flexibility
We're happy to shape the role around the right person:
- Want an extra guaranteed shift each week? Let's discuss
- Need occasional Sundays off? No problem
- If you like the role but need small adjustments, we're open to it
What We're Looking For
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working under pressure in a busy kitchen
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Monthly tip package
- Discounted food & drink
- Free parking
- Regular pay reviews
- Opportunity to progress into full-time roles
- Clear pathway into supervisory and managerial positions
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