Chef De Partie New

At Vacherin, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are Precise in delivering exceptional food and service, Personal in the way we build genuine relationships and care for others, and Bold in embracing new ideas, creativity and innovation. Together, we create memorable experiences for our clients while supporting each other to grow and succeed. 

Are you passionate about food, drink and exceptional service? Would you like to join an award-winning hospitality team and still make it home for dinner? We're looking for a Chef de Partie to join our team at Royal College of Pathologists. 

Salary: £35,542 per annum

Location: Royal College of Pathologists, 6 Alie Street, London E1 8QT

Shift Pattern: Predominantly Monday-Friday with occasional weekends, 40 hours per week (Period between Christmas and New Year off)

Key Responsibilities:

• Comply with all client and company Health & Safety procedures, including food safety standards, allergen regulations, and daily compliance checks.
• Take ownership of a designated kitchen section, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality food and presentation standards.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes in line with recipes, specifications, and portion controls.
• Support the delivery of a varied event and hospitality offer, catering for up to 250 covers per day depending on event requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants within your section.
• Minimise waste through effective food handling, stock rotation, and correct storage procedures.
• Assist with stock management, ordering, and inventory control to ensure service readiness.
• Receive, check, and store deliveries in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene across all kitchen areas.
• Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment and machinery.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver seamless service across events, hospitality functions, and daily catering operations.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the efficient running of the kitchen and successful delivery of food service.

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.

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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!