Chef de Partie

As a Chef de Partie in our catering team, you'll take ownership of a key kitchen section, consistently delivering high-quality food that colleagues and customers can be proud of, while supporting a positive and professional kitchen culture. This role plays an important part in creating great dining experiences that support wellbeing, community and connection. Your work helps ensure meals are prepared with care, consistency and pride, contributing to an environment where people feel looked after every day. Profile description: What you'll do as a Chef de Partie You'll be entrusted to:

• Run and manage a designated section of the kitchen, such as grill, sauce, pastry, or larder
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard, following agreed recipes and presentation guidelines
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and service delivery
• Supervise, train and guide Commis Chefs and kitchen colleagues, helping them grow their skills
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation, in line with health and safety standards
• Monitor stock levels, support ordering and rotation, and help minimise waste and control food costs
  
  Experience as a Chef de Partie, or strong experience as a Commis Chef ready to take the next step
• A solid understanding of cooking techniques and kitchen operations
• The ability to stay organised and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements, with Level 2 food hygiene preferred
• A positive, team-focused mindset and a genuine interest in learning and development
  
  Serco have UK wide leisure contracts which include unique customers such as The National Water Sports Centre, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Bisham Abbey and Basingstoke Aquadrome to name but a few! Our teams are hard-working, friendly and above all passionate about leisure and fitness!
We provide leisure services on behalf of community leisure trusts, local authorities, universities, and sporting associations such as Sport England. Our facilities include national sports complexes, outdoor activity venues, community leisure centres, gyms, swimming pools, water sports, tennis courts, golf courses, and conference centres. Our ultimate goal is to help people of all abilities and ages to maintain and improve their fitness levels. We do this by providing affordable access to a wide range of market leading sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier individuals across all segments of society. We do this by providing safe, welcoming spaces for people to enjoy their leisure time We have a genuine desire to work in partnership with public bodies and work every day to find solutions in the ever changing leisure landscape. https://www.serco.com/uk/sector-expertise/citizen-services/leisure-services

What we offer:
• Free membership at the Centre for you and a friend or family member (limited to 1) plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
• Free safeguarding training and DBS check
• Excellent Development and Training Opportunities
• 6% employer matched pension contribution
• Up to 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance up to 2x base salary
• Plus, more Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)
• and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.