Chef De Partie (Airline Catering)

Location: On-site in Hounslow, United Kingdom, near Heathrow Airport

Salary: £34,000 per year

Company

DO & CO operates a luxury airline catering production unit focused on high-quality meals, first-class service, and sophisticated menu options.

What you will do

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to standard recipes and client specifications.
• Manage a designated kitchen section and delegate responsibilities to assistants.
• Support, manage, and train junior kitchen staff as needed.
• Monitor inventory and assist with stock control, cost control, and waste reduction.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and clean-workspace standards.
• Work with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to fulfill orders, improve kitchen processes, and maintain food quality.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a kitchen environment, preferably in airline catering or large-scale food production.
• Experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar high-volume kitchen role.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent qualification from a recognized culinary school.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations, plus sound knife skills and cooking techniques.
• Strong organization, time management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently across early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site free meals.
• In-house training and opportunities to expand culinary skills and knowledge.
• National and international career development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and represent a luxury global gourmet entertainment business.