Chef De Partie
1 month ago
Didcot
Chef de Partie - Abingdon - £32,000 Salary & 38 Days Off Per Year - College-based role offering exceptional work-life balance Introduction We're recruiting a Chef de Partie for a well-established College in Abingdon, offering one of the best work-life balance packages in the local hospitality market. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive catering team where your wellbeing, development and lifestyle come first, while still producing fresh, high-quality food in a professional kitchen environment in Abingdon. Why apply / What's in it for you? You'll enjoy a role designed around genuine work-life balance, including: £32,000 annual salary 38 days off per year (30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays) Shifts aligned with school holidays for better personal time Choice of early or late shifts (6:00am-3:00pm or 10:00am-7:00pm) 5 days over 7 with fair weekend rotations Generous sick pay scheme On-site parking for an easy commute in Abingdon £50 per year gym membership £50 per year golf membership Employer-matched pension contributions A rewarding College environment supporting students and staff Key Responsibilities As a Chef de Partie, you'll be responsible for: Running your own section within the kitchen Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily food preparation Producing consistent, high-quality meals Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards Contributing ideas towards menu development Working collaboratively within a close-knit catering team What we're looking for We're looking for a Chef de Partie who has: Previous experience in a similar kitchen role A genuine passion for food and quality cooking Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards The ability to work calmly under pressure Excellent communication and teamwork skills Reliability and a positive, professional attitude Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check If you're looking for your next step as a Chef de Partie in Abingdon, with outstanding benefits and real work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take your culinary career forward in Abingdon. Job Number 931729 Location Abingdon Role Chef de Partie Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKCT