Chef De Partie - Reading

Compass Group UK • Reading, ENG, United Kingdom • 1m ago

Job Description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Free onsite gym and pool
Free parking
Free meals on duty
Contributory pension scheme
Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Working 5 out of 7 days
Term time only, 45 weeks per year

What you'll be doing:

Ensuring dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to the required standards and specifications within your section/speciality in accordance with food safety procedures
Comply with all client and company health & safety procedures and standards at all times including adherence to food information regulations and food safety checks
Run a section of the kitchen to the required standards
Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the required standards and portion specifications within your section/speciality
Directing the tasks and training any commis chefs or kitchen assistants working in your section
Ensuring food is recovered and stored correctly to minimise waste
Assist with the processing of food orders
Assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries
Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas
Ensure the correct use of all machinery and equipment
Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested

Who you are:

Passionate and aims to cook to the highest quality freshest food possible
Strong and consistent Chef De Partie background
Good motivator and able to work well within a team
Have excellent culinary skills with great attention to detail
A creative thinker with sound knowledge of the latest food trends and fashions
Have sound knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements
Self-motivated with the ability to work in a pressurised environment
Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and work well within a team
Immaculate personal presentation, outgoing, passionate, excellent customer service and communication skills are required for this highly visible position

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2310/40518001/52498500/R/SU

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thriveÑbecause diversity is our strength!