As a Chef de Partie, you will play a crucial role in maintaining culinary excellence, managing your section efficiently, and supporting the kitchen team in delivering exceptional dining experiences.
We encourage creativity and innovation, allowing our chefs to contribute to menu development, experiment with new dishes, and showcase their skills.
Experience is not essential, as full training will be provided for the right individual who demonstrates enthusiasm, reliability and a willingness to develop new skills.
| Location | Bakers Arms, Somerford Keynes |
| Reporting to | Head Chef |
| Salary | £12.21 - £12.88 per hour |
| Hours | This role will be a permanent zero hour role, with the opportunity to work 40+ hours during high season (during school holidays). The team work flexibly to support each other and a range of day, night and weekend shifts are available to suit. |
What can we offer you?
· Generous annual leave allowance, plus an extra day off for your birthday
· NHS Top Up Scheme (for example money off dentists, prescriptions, hospital parking)
· Discounted shopping and benefits platform including a cycle-to-work scheme
· Access to the lake and free equipment hire for the family
· Free access to gym and swimming pools *when available
· Discounted spa sessions
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Mental health and wellbeing programme
· Reward and recognition schemes
· Eye check and flu vaccines vouchers
What you’ll be doing:
· Working alongside the Head Chef to create an innovative menu
· Creating fresh and seasonal dishes
· Running a kitchen section independently and competently
· Maintaining impeccable levels of food hygiene and kitchen safety
We’d love you to have:
· The ability to demonstrate basic cooking skills
· A solid understanding of ingredients and flavour profiles
· A desire to work in a supportive, close-knit team
Habitat First Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of background, to bring their unique perspectives and ideas to our team. If you’re interested but not sure if you have the right skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
We are happy to talk through any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process and beyond.
If you would like to apply for the role without a CV, please contact us on 01285 863 282 and we will be happy to discuss alternative options.
You must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of this.
A DBS is required for all roles.
A driving licence and access to a car is recommended before applying, as our Estates are not walkable from public transport links.
Habitat First Group is committed to being a Disability Confident employer.