Chef De Partie - Twickenham

To assist in providing quality seasonal food in a contemporary style in line with the CH&CO brand whilst maintaining all standards of quality, food hygiene and health and safety. Working to achieve a budget and provide high standards of customer service. To work on a shift basis as required by the business. Key responsibilities and accountabilities Food Production

• To prepare and, where necessary, serve all food to the highest standard and in line with the CH&CO style
• To develop and plan menus that are in line with client and customer expectations at the relevant CH&CO site
• To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
• To ensure that all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus being prepared and where necessary identify shortages and instigate action to source ingredients
• To assist in developing and producing new service styles and food concepts
• To communicate with the relevant parties all requirements for planned menus and order necessary ingredients
Kitchen Finance
• Plan menus and prepare food in order to minimise wastage
• Use equipment carefully to avoid breakage
• Assist in weekly and monthly stock-takes as directed
• To assist in the costing of dishes and menus and work to deliver the GP in the related site
Health & Safety
• To understand and comply with CH&CO and statutory health, hygiene and safety, quality standards including COSHH and HACCP ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance these standards
• To ensure equipment and food temperature readings are taken and recorded on a daily basis
• To ensure all food is labelled and dated in fridges and freezers
• Wear the correct uniform and safety shoes as directed and maintain uniform items appropriately.
• Report any equipment and/or building fabric faults and any hygiene, health and safety hazard to the Head Chef or General Manager.
Customer Service
• To maintain a professional and friendly image with the client and customers at the relevant site
• Work effectively with all colleagues at the relevant site to ensure excellent customer service
• Attend to customer needs in a polite and helpful manner providing assistance where necessary in line with the CH&CO style
• Be up to date with customer needs and tastes and communicate any ideas to the Head Chef/ Company Chef
Occasional Responsibilities
• To attend training courses and attend CH&CO meetings when necessary
• To act as a resource to the General Manager, Exec Chef, Head Chef, Sous Chef or Company Chef and Food Development Director.
What's in it for you?

We help our clients maximise the potential of food in the workplace. Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel. It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. We believe that at the start of every great food and drink experience is a thoroughly mapped and well-designed customer journey. The mapping process starts with the big stuff, who will be using the space, why and when will they be using it and what do we want them to feel about it. We have a range of vacancies to suit all skill levels, so if you are passionate about coffee, food and people we want to hear from you!

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.
• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers