Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie

Hourly rate: £15.20 (casual contract)

Location: Cafes including Walthamstow Wetlands (N17 9NH), Camley Street Natural Park (N1C 4PW), and Woodberry Wetlands (N16 5HQ).

Role & Responsibilities

As our Chef de Partie (CDP), you will support the day-to-day running of the Trust café kitchens, ensuring high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene. Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll contribute to delivering a seasonal, sustainable menu and assists with catering for events across the Trust’s venues. Working as a responsible and customer-focused team member, you'll play a key role in food preparation, service, and maintaining kitchen standards.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in preparing and delivering a range of hot and cold food items including breakfast, lunch, sandwiches, and specials 
• Support the Head Chef in menu development by contributing ideas for seasonal dishes and specials 
• Maintaining quality and quantity control in all aspects of food service.
• To understand and fully comply with food hygiene regulations
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control during service 
• Prepare ingredients and manage a designated section of the kitchen efficiently 
• Support ordering, stock rotation, and inventory control to minimise waste 
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen 
• Follow and uphold all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations 
• Assist with basic food production for events such as working lunches and canapé receptions 
• Work collaboratively with the wider café team to ensure smooth service 
• Support training and guidance of junior team members where required 
• Assist with deliveries and ensure proper storage of all ingredients 
• Contribute to maintaining a positive and productive kitchen environment
• Ensure that all equipment is clean and in good working order

Please see job description for full responsibilities and person specification.

Our ideal Chef de Partie

• Proven experience in a café or restaurant environment
• Passionate about the hospitality industry and creating high quality food items
• Possess a strong understanding of food hygiene legislation, and general health and safety responsibilities in a catering environment
• Highly organised with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!

Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. In order to achieve our goal of engaging everyone in protecting London’s wildlife for the future, we know that our staff team needs to better reflect and represent all of London’s communities. Read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/jobs. We are also committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people, read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Safeguarding here: https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/safeguarding.