Chef de Partie

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our professional kitchen team at our airline catering facility in Colindale, North London .

As an airline caterer, we prepare high-quality meals to strict standards, ensuring consistency, quality and attention to detail across every production.

Our kitchen specialises in Japanese cuisine , so previous experience working with Japanese food, ingredients and cooking techniques would be a strong advantage . However, Japanese cuisine experience is not essential , and we welcome chefs from a variety of professional kitchen backgrounds.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who wants to develop their skills within a professional, structured and fast-paced catering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to a consistently high standard.
• Take responsibility for your allocated section during food preparation and production.
• Follow recipes, specifications and portion controls accurately.
• Ensure all food meets the required quality, presentation and food safety standards.
• Prepare food in accordance with airline catering requirements and production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient workstation.
• Monitor stock and help minimise food waste.
• Work effectively as part of a large kitchen and production team.
• Follow all company procedures relating to food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Assist other sections and team members when required.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar professional kitchen environment.
• Have a genuine passion for food and cooking.
• Be reliable, hardworking and well organised.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Be able to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Have high standards of food hygiene and food safety.
• Be a strong team player with good communication skills.
• Be comfortable following detailed recipes and production specifications.
• Be willing to learn and develop new skills.

Japanese Cuisine Experience

• Experience working with Japanese cuisine, ingredients or cooking techniques is desirable but not essential .
• We welcome candidates who have experience in other professional culinary environments and are interested in developing their knowledge of Japanese cuisine.
• Training and support will be provided where required.

Why Join Us?

• Join an established airline catering operation in Colindale.
• Work in a professional and structured kitchen environment.
• Develop your culinary skills and knowledge.
• Gain experience in large-scale, high-quality food production.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Work as part of a supportive and experienced kitchen team.

If you are an enthusiastic Chef de Partie looking for your next opportunity and would like to develop your career within airline catering , we would love to hear from you.

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