Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers. To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.
What you’ll be doing…
As a Chef de Partie you will support, organise, mentor and train members of the kitchen team in line with company procedures.
- Ensure food preparation and control meets requirements in respect of COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported
- Support the manager in maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
- Maintaining up to date product and menu knowledge, and maintaining a high standard of food preparation and presentation, ensuring portion and quality control
- Ensuring high standards of cleanliness of all areas in the kitchen and of equipment
- Maintain and achieve catering budgeted targets and costs as stipulated by head chef and the management team
- To ensure all daily tasks are carried out to a high standard.
- To assist with ordering, costing, recipes and stock taking as and when required.
To ensure that all casuals working under your supervision follow the standards expected within Schroders and by Elior / Lexington
- To ensure accurate weekly stock take is carried out and completed in the correct time scale.
- Ensure cleaning schedules are strictly adhered to and signed as and where required.
- To ensure the accurate recording of all temperature requirements are documented correctly, raising any concerns immediately
To ensure all allergen information are documented correctly
- Report any problems that occur with regards to Health & Safety, temperatures, cleanliness and other general issues to the correct departments, bringing to the Head Chef’s attention
- To ensure that complaints are handled quickly and efficiently and brought to the attention of the management at the earliest opportunity.
- To report any malfunctions of equipment to the persons responsible.
- To take a proactive and professional approach to the business as a whole and to actively promote Elior / Lexington to our customers and clients
- To adhere to all company policies and procedures
- To carry out any other reasonable request made by a member of management
- Report and take necessary action for any incident of injury, fire, theft, loss, damage and unfit food to managemen
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri
What can you bring?
- Possess a passion for food
- Focused on the front line
- Genuine interest in customer service excellence
- Team player
- Previous experience of working in a kitchen
Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!
At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:
- Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
- Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
- Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
- Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
- Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
- Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
- Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
- Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
- Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!
One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.
And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.
Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!
We Celebrate You!
At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.
Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!
Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!
