Are you passionate about creating high quality dishes using fresh ingredients in a dynamic and professional kitchen environment? We’re looking for a talented and motivated Chef de Partie / Cook to play a key role in delivering exceptional food across our catering operations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in consistency and quality, and enjoy being part of a collaborative kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

The Chef de Partie/cook will help lead the day-to-day operation of a designated kitchen, ensuring that recipes and specifications are followed precisely and all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure food is prepared, presented and served consistently to the highest standard.
• Closely monitor food preparation making sure all recipes are followed precisely.
• Assist with any special functions, including those which occur outside normal the working hours.
• Daily feedback.  
• Supervision in-line with company policies.
• Provide relevant training to colleagues as required.
• Record any waste, ensuring perishable items are used in a timely and effective manner, with freshness and quality in mind.
• Follow all processes and procedures within the catering team and the wider company.
• Cover other relevant areas of the catering business as required and be prepared to cover occasional out of hours work as necessary including private dining events.
• Share best practice with other members of the kitchen team.
• Carry out all aspects of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety and operate in accordance with Castle Howard’s Health and Safety policies at all times.
• Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required.