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Chef De Partie (Permanent)

14 April by COREcruitment

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -Greater London -London
Salary:
£30,000 - £36,000/annum + Paid Over Time

We’re recruiting three Chef de Partie positions to join a leading Higher Education Contract Catering operation in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a large, fast-paced university campus, delivering fresh, high-quality food across retail, restaurant and high-volume hospitality.

We are specifically looking for:

  • Chef de Partie – Sauce
  • Chef de Partie – Brasserie Restaurant & Hospitality
  • Pastry Chef de Partie

This is a brilliant opportunity for chefs with contract catering experience who are looking for a structured environment, strong team culture and a role with genuine variety across a dynamic campus setting.

The offer

  • Up to £36,000 per year
  • Predominantly Monday to Friday working (approx. 70%)
  • Morning or Evening Shift patterns between 7:00am – 8:00pm
  • Strong work–life balance within a structured rota
  • Paid overtime / time off in lieu (site dependent)
  • Highly regarded contract catering operation with progression opportunities

The operation & food

  • Large-scale - Catering for approx. 2,500 students + 500 staff
  • 250 residential students requiring extended food provision
  • 7-day operation with year-round service (Closed during Christmas)
  • Multiple food outlets including Grab & Go, Restaurant & Events
  • Modern, market-led food offer competing with local London food scene
  • Fresh, in-house production across all areas

The role

  • Work within a brigade of 14 chefs delivering across multiple outlets
  • Depending on position:
    → Sauce CDP: focus on hot kitchen execution, sauces, and main service
    → Brasserie CDP: support restaurant & high-end hospitality delivery
    → Pastry CDP: lead desserts, baking and pastry production for retail & events
  • Deliver high-quality food across breakfast, lunch, dinner and events
  • Support high-volume service periods, especially peak months (June & July)
  • Ensure food safety, allergen compliance and kitchen standards are met
  • Contribute to a positive, organised and team-driven kitchen environment

About You

  • Experience within contract catering or large-scale food service (education, B&I, events).
  • Confident working in high-volume, fresh food environments.
  • Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com

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