Chef de Partie – Cold Section & Hospitality, Bank, paying up to £16.48
We’re looking for a Chef de Partie to join a close-knit kitchen team within a professional contract catering environment. This role is ideal for a CDP who enjoys running a cold section, supporting hospitality and events, and working in a collaborative, well-structured kitchen.
You’ll be part of a team of four including a Head Chef, Sous Chef, CDP, and KP, with responsibility for sandwiches, salads, and cold food preparation, as well as supporting hospitality and event catering.
This is a Monday–Friday role (7:00am–3:30pm) offering excellent work-life balance.
What you’ll be doing as a Chef de Partie:
- Running the cold section, including sandwiches and salads
- Preparing and supporting hospitality and events, including canapé production
- Supporting event catering for functions of 50–100 people
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation
- Managing stock control, ordering, and basic costing for your section
- Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver consistent quality
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Junior CDP ready to step up
- Demonstrated commitment and reliability in previous roles
- Comfortable working in a small, close-knit team and keen to contribute
- Strong understanding of kitchen operations
- Experience with stock control and costing
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work we offer:
- 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