Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy

Chef De Partie

TW6 2GA

Key information

Pay
£15.71 to £15.71 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
1 Oct 2026
Closing date
30 Oct 2026

About this role

About The Role

Love food and ready to start your career in a professional kitchen? We're looking for an enthusiastic Junior Chef to join our specialist hospitality team at Heathrow Airport. You'll work alongside experienced chefs, learning how to prepare and present high-quality dishes for VIP guests, diplomatic guests, and other prestigious clientele in a unique airport environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an up-and-coming chef who is eager to develop their skills, gain exposure to premium hospitality, and learn from experienced culinary professionals in a highly specialised kitchen environment.

Hours

4 days on and 2 days off - 2 earlies (0500-1330) & 2 lates (1330-2200)

About You

What you'll be doing

  • Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes to exact specifications
  • Delivering exceptional à la carte service for VIP guests
  • Catering for bespoke requests and dietary requirements
  • Following recipes and presentation standards with precision and consistency
  • Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards
  • Presenting yourself professionally in a guest-facing environment

What you'll need

  • Some experience working in a professional kitchen environment
  • A genuine passion for food and hospitality
  • Experience preparing European cuisine is advantageous
  • Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently
  • Confidence to work independently while knowing when to seek support
  • Level 2 qualification is desirable but not essential
  • A positive, enthusiastic, and professional approach

About The Company

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.