Chef De Partie (Airline Catering)

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

Salary: £34,000 per year

Company

DO & CO provides luxury airline catering and gourmet food services for airline clients.

What you will do

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to standard recipes and client specifications.
• Oversee a designated kitchen section and delegate responsibilities to helpers and assistants.
• Manage and train junior kitchen staff as needed.
• Monitor inventory, support stock control, and help reduce waste through cost-control measures.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and workspace cleanliness standards.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, attend team meetings, and contribute ideas to improve kitchen processes and food quality.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a kitchen environment, preferably in high-volume airline catering or large-scale food production.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent qualification from a recognized culinary school.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely, efficiently, neatly, under pressure, and to tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site free meals.
• In-house training opportunities.
• Referral rewards through the Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Career development opportunities in the United Kingdom and internationally.
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and work in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market.