Chef De Partie Monday - Friday

What you'll be doing:

At Vacherin, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are Precise in delivering exceptional food and service, Personal in the way we build genuine relationships and care for others, and Bold in embracing new ideas, creativity and innovation. Together, we create memorable experiences for our clients while supporting each other to grow and succeed.

Are you passionate about food, drink and exceptional service? Would you like to join an award-winning hospitality team and still make it home for dinner? We're looking for a Chef De Partie to join our team in London.

Location: London, 2 Swan Lane, EC4R 3TT

Rate of Pay: £35,360 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 07:00am - 15:30pm, evening overtime for events paid at a premium of 1.5

Key Responsibilities:

Food preparation and production

• Prepare and cook dishes according to menus, recipes and specifications
• Ensure food is delivered on time for service
• Maintain consistent quality, presentation and portion control
• Support the preparation of hot buffets, cold buffets, brasserie dishes, hospitality orders and Café menu

Food safety and hygiene

• Follow HACCP procedures and company food safety policies
• Maintain correct cooking, cooling, reheating and holding temperatures
• Complete temperature records, cleaning schedules and other required checks
• Manage allergen controls and prevent cross-contamination
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen

Stock and cost control

• Check deliveries for quality, quantity and correct storage
• Rotate stock using FIFO (first in, first out)
• Monitor portion sizes, food waste and stock levels
• Follow recipes and minimise unnecessary ingredient usage
• Report shortages, wastage and ordering requirements to the Sous Chef or Head Chef

Teamwork and kitchen organisation

• Organise and prioritise daily preparation tasks
• Support and guide Kitchen Porters where appropriate
• Communicate effectively with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and front-of-house team
• Ensure the kitchen is ready for service and cleaned down afterwards