Location
Kew Gardens, The Orangery, London, TW9 3AB (Onsite parking available)

Hours
5 days over 7

Salary
£13.00 - £14.50 per hour, depending on experience

About the Role
We are Company of Cooks, and we believe brilliant food and drink starts with brilliant people. For over 25 years, we have been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life. Wherever we are, we do more than serve. We bring places to life through food, service and creativity. We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join our team in London.

Key responsibilities include preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers, being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator, representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image, and complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards as well as Health & Safety regulations.

What's in it for you?
Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy including personal development and training opportunities, life assurance scheme, pension scheme, holiday allowance, a great wellbeing strategy with access to our Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance, access to Healthcare Support App (including annual health check, digital GP, mental health and nutritional consultations, second medical opinion), 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, and access to some great high street discount vouchers.

Experience
Previous experience in a similar kitchen role is desirable to ensure you can deliver high-quality food consistently.

About you
You are passionate about food and take pride in your work. You are an enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. You understand the importance of maintaining high standards of food hygiene and health and safety.

Qualifications
Relevant culinary qualifications are advantageous but not essential. A willingness to learn and develop within the role is key.