Job title: Senior Chef de Partie
Salary: £33,651
Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London
Job type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours p.w, typical shifts are 7 am – 3.30 pm, 12.30 pm to 9 pm (Monday to Sunday as rostered)
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Chef de Partie to join the Catering team at The London Clinic. The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality food services for patients, visitors and staff while maintaining excellent standards of hygiene, food safety and presentation.
Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will help supervise junior kitchen staff and support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, located in the heart of London’s medical community around Harley Street.
As a charity, we reinvest in treatments, technology and facilities to benefit our patients, staff and wider community. We are proud of our supportive culture where every contribution is valued.
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Work across all kitchen sections including Larder, Sauce and Vegetable Sections
- Supervise and support Chef de Parties during daily operations
- Assist with bulk menu production and daily food preparation
- Prepare meals in line with SOPs and dietary requirements
- Ensure food is professionally presented and delivered on time
- Maintain clean work areas and equipment
- Promote a safe working environment and lead by example
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Maintain stock levels and minimise wastage
- Follow food storage and HACCP procedures
- Ensure high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
- Ensure all food is labelled, stored and handled correctly
- Report incidents, hazards or maintenance concerns promptly
- Comply with Health & Safety, COSHH and Manual Handling guidelines
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Support the Head Chef and Senior Chefs as required
- Attend mandatory training and development sessions
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information
- Undertake any other reasonable duties within the role
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NVQ Level 2 Food Production, City & Guilds equivalent or higher
- Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
- GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English
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Minimum 3 years’ experience within a private hospital, restaurant or 4/5-star hotel environment
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Passion for food and hospitality
- Strong food preparation and kitchen knowledge
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits including:
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Private Medical Insurance
- Contributory pension scheme (up to 20%)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Season ticket loan
- Family friendly benefits
- Retail discounts
- Career development and training opportunities
The London Clinic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people. Successful applicants may be subject to Enhanced DBS checks where applicable.
We are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
