Chef De Partie

Chef de Partie – Oxford - Temp to Perm! Location: Oxford Salary: £14.76 - £16.15 per hour, DOE Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7

Benefits

Free meals on duty, on-site parking and gym access About the Role Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join a well-established and prestigious educational establishment based in Oxford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Chef de Partie who enjoys working in a busy, professional kitchen and takes pride in producing high-quality food. You will be joining a friendly and experienced catering team, preparing a wide variety of dishes for daily dining services, formal dinners, special events and conferences.

If you are a skilled chef looking for a permanent position with excellent benefits and the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills, we would love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook high-quality meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner services.

Work across different kitchen sections, including sauces, pastry and larder. Prepare a variety of dishes, including meat, fish, vegetarian options, starters and desserts. Assist with catering for formal dinners, conferences, buffets and special events.

Ensure all food is prepared, cooked and presented to a consistently high standard. Maintain excellent food hygiene, allergen awareness and health and safety standards. Monitor food storage, stock rotation and temperature controls.

Work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations. Take responsibility for your own section and occasionally oversee kitchen operations independently. Maintain a clean, organised and efficient working environment.

What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within a busy professional kitchen. Experience working across multiple kitchen sections, particularly sauces, pastry and larder. Relevant catering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent professional experience).

Level 2 Food Safety qualification or equivalent. Ability to prepare a wide range of dishes to a high standard. Strong understanding of food hygiene, allergens and kitchen safety. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Confidence working under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen. A positive attitude and genuine passion for cooking. Experience within a large hotel, restaurant or similar high-volume catering environment would be particularly advantageous.

Salary & Benefits As well as joining a professional and welcoming kitchen team, you will receive: Competitive salary of £30,695 – £33,585 depending on experience. 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, with some leave allocated during Christma...

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