Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie

Location: South West London

Pay Rate: £15.50 per hour (Weekly Pay)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days out of 7 on a rotating weekly schedule)

Shift Pattern: 8-hour shifts scheduled between 07:00 / 08:00 and 20:30

Position: Ongoing Temporary with potential permanent opportunities.

About the Role

The Best Connection is currently seeking an experienced, talented Chef de Partie to join the high-spec culinary team at a prestigious Private Healthcare Provider in South West London.

Working in a high-end medical facility, you will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to patient dietary requirements, staff catering, and private dining operations.

Key Responsibilities

Running a designated station within the main kitchen, ensuring smooth food service during peak meal times.
Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality dishes in line with hospital menus, dietary standards, and allergen guidelines.
Working closely with head chefs and ward teams to cater to specific patient dietary restrictions and nutrition plans.
Maintaining immaculate cleanliness, hygiene, and organization standards across your section.
Conducting mandatory temperature logs, food labelling, and HACCP compliance checks.
Assisting with stock control, rotation, and minimizing kitchen waste.

Requirements

Culinary Experience: Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie in a hospital, hotel, or high-volume fresh food kitchen environment.
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent culinary qualifications preferred.
Shift Availability: Full flexibility to work 8-hour shifts scheduled between 07:00 / 08:00 and 20:30, 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis.
Food Safety: Valid Level 2 or Level 3 Food Hygiene / Food Safety certificate.
DBS Check: An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role (assistance provided during onboarding).

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

Weekly pay + accrued holiday pay
Pension scheme enrolment
Uniform and protective gear provided
Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment
Excellent pathway to a long-term or permanent career with a top private healthcare providerThe Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed