JOB TITLE: FULL-TIME CHEF DE PARTIE

Location: Poplar Nurseries, Marks Tey, Colchester
Salary: Competitive salary
Hours: Full-time, 7:30am – 4:30pm. No split shifts.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie to join our friendly kitchen team in our busy restaurant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves creating fresh, seasonal dishes in a relaxed, daytime environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready for the next step
• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene practices (Level 2 Food Hygiene preferred)
• Passion for fresh food and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays
• Enthusiasm for working in a garden centre environment with a customer-first approach

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standard across your section
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of your section
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are always upheld
• Help with stock rotation, ordering, and waste management
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Assist in the development of new menu items using seasonal produce