Chef De Partie

Working hours

30 hours per week

Interview Date

To be confirmedThe William Booth College Catering Team is based in Denmark Hill, SE5 8BQ. The college delivers learning and development opportunities for residential students, day delegates and course attendees. Conferencing facilities are utilised by both internal and externally run event organisers. We are part of an operations team that provides services which include overnight hotel style accommodation, housekeeping, catering, estates and maintenance, a library, hospitality and front of house, finance and administration.This is a great opportunity for a passionate Chef De Partie to join our friendly Catering team. We serve Breakfast & Lunch for staff and students Monday to Friday and also serve other meals to conference delegates and guests both during the week and at weekends.In addition, we regularly host other single day events for large groups, hence the need for flexibility to be occasionally rostered across a 7-day period.

Key Responsibilities

In the role of Chef De Partie, you will work to prepare, cook and present high quality dishes for our staff & guests.

You will

Under the supervision of the Sous Chef, assist with the food preparation process and any other related activities across the college catering function.Ensure that dishes are prepared and served according to the agreed specifications and standards, maintaining portion control and food wastage.Ensure food preparation areas are cleaned and organised at the start of and during the day.Monitor stock usage and inventory, advising the Sous Chef on orders of equipment or ingredients as required.Ensure all HACCP and COSHH standards are adhered to - including when accepting deliveries and transporting foods between onsite locations.Address and resolve guest complaints quickly and effectively ensuring guests receive excellent customer service and enjoy the catering experience at WBC.

Successful candidate will have

Proven successful experience of working in a similar role in a busy professional catering environmentGood communication skillsGood understanding of ingredients and produce to enable production of quality meals from scratch.The ability to show initiative and the confidence to work independentlyThe physical ability to undertake the duties associated with this roleGood understanding of appropriate computer softwareCurrent Level 2 Food Hygiene qualificationThe ability and willingness to work within, be empathic with and promote the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army MissionIn order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.