We are looking for a passionate, skilled and motivated Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our team within a busy contract catering staff dining operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who takes pride in producing fresh, high-quality food and delivering an excellent dining experience. You will play an important role in the daily kitchen operation, preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for staff dining, while maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Take responsibility for your designated section of the kitchen.
• Support the smooth running of daily staff dining services.
• Assist with menu preparation and development, bringing fresh ideas and creativity.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise food waste and support effective stock control.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team.
• Ensure all food is labelled, stored and rotated correctly.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional working environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to progress.
• Experience in contract catering, staff dining, corporate catering or a high-volume kitchen is desirable.
• Passion for fresh food, quality ingredients and good presentation.
• Good knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Reliability, flexibility and a genuine passion for hospitality.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals
• Free on-site gym
• 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

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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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!