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.
- Prepare and present food to a consistently high standard, maintaining product and menu knowledge while ensuring quality, portion control, and adherence to recipes.
- Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, COSHH, Health & Safety, hygiene, allergen, and company policies, accurately completing all required temperature records, allergen documentation, and cleaning schedules.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation across all kitchen areas and equipment, ensuring daily tasks are completed to the required standard.
- Support the Head Chef and management team with ordering, stock control, stock takes, costing, recipes, and maintaining catering budgets and food costs.
- Supervise and support casual team members, ensuring company and client standards are consistently followed.
- Provide excellent customer service by responding to complaints promptly and escalating them to management where appropriate.
- Report and take appropriate action on equipment faults, health and safety concerns, food safety issues, accidents, injuries, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food, temperature concerns, cleanliness issues, and any other operational problems.
- Take a proactive, professional approach to the business, promoting Elior/Lexington positively to customers and clients.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Head Chef or management team.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | 40 Hours Per Week
Job ID: 7308
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!
