About the Role
Quest Employment is recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie for a permanent position at a busy, well-established venue in Bedford, Bedfordshire. Joining the Kitchen Conferences & Events team, you will support a fast-paced, high-volume operation with a focus on conferences, events and short-order service. The role involves working 45 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage your kitchen section, preparing and cooking dishes to a consistent standard.
- Support food preparation and service for conferences and events.
- Deliver short-order dishes efficiently during busy service periods.
- Work closely with the wider kitchen team to coordinate preparation and service.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices.
- Monitor ingredients within your section and help minimise food waste.
What You'll Need
- Experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen environment.
- The ability to work efficiently during high-volume service.
- Strong food preparation and cooking skills, with attention to consistency and presentation.
- Good organisation and communication skills, with a collaborative approach.
- A sound understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
- Confidence supporting conference, event and short-order catering.
What's on Offer
- A permanent Chef de Partie position in Bedford.
- A salary advertised at £30,000, with the role details stating £31,935 per annum; the applicable salary should be confirmed during recruitment.
- A 45-hour working week.
- The opportunity to contribute to varied conference, event and short-order service within an established venue.
How to Apply
Apply through this listing with your CV, highlighting your Chef de Partie experience and relevant work in high-volume kitchens.