Senior Chef de Partie

Contract Personnel Ltd are recruiting for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie, on behalf of a hugely successful, extremley busy, Farm shop and Restaurant just outside Long Stratton.

Are you a passionate and experienced chef looking to take the next step in your culinary career? Do you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy creating high-quality, seasonal dishes? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you as a Senior Chef de Partie!

The restaurant has a loyal customer base that appreciates high-quality, innovative dishes and pride themselves on creating exceptional dishes made from locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. With fresh produce at your fingertips and meat directly from their onsite butchery within the Food Hall, you'll have all the tools to craft exciting, mouth-watering menus that showcase the best of the season.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting others: Work as a key part of the kitchen team and ensuring the smooth operation of your section and contributing to the overall success of the kitchen.
• Menu Creation: Contribute to the development of creative, seasonal menus that highlight fresh, local ingredients.
• Maintain High Standards: Deliver consistently high-quality dishes, ensuring presentation and flavour are always top-notch.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with your fellow chefs to maintain a positive and efficient kitchen environment.
• Food Safety: Ensure all food safety and hygiene regulations are followed, maintaining a clean and safe workspace.

What They are Looking For:

• Experience: Previous experience in a Chef de Partie or similar role is essential.
• Creative & Motivated: A passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and a desire to create innovative dishes.
• Team Player: Able to collaborate effectively with the kitchen team and lead by example.
• Attention to Detail: A commitment to producing high-quality food with a focus on presentation and consistency.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations.

What They Offer:

• A competitive salary.
• The opportunity to work with fresh, local ingredients and meat from our onsite butchery.
• A supportive, creative kitchen environment where your input and ideas are valued.
• Opportunities for growth and development within the kitchen team.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access to a support network.

Hours and Shifts:

5 day working week which includes weekends, but generally no evenings.

Normal working hours are 0800 - 1600

Salary:

DOE from £26.000 - £28.000 per annum + performance bonus + tips

Benefits:

Company Pension

Free Parking

Health & Wellbeing Programme

On-Site Free Parking

Store Discount

To apply for this position please contact Clare at Contract Personnel Thetford