Job Description

Multiple dates throughout September.

£16.25ph effective rate

We’re seeking an experienced Temporary Chef de Partie (CDP) to support the kitchen team at a busy cafe-bistro in Paddington, London.

This is a great opportunity for a reliable and skilled chef to work in a professional cafe-bistro environment, prepare high-quality food, and help deliver smooth kitchen service.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Temporary Chef de Partie, your duties will include:

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to the required standards.
• Managing your designated kitchen section during food preparation and service.
• Following recipes, portion controls, and presentation guidelines accurately.
• Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, cleanliness, and organization at all times.
• Checking deliveries, rotating stock, and helping to minimize food waste.
• Following allergen, food safety, and kitchen health and safety procedures.

Chef de Partie Role Expectations

You’ll be expected to work efficiently in a busy cafe-bistro kitchen, maintain high standards across your section, and contribute positively to the overall service. The successful candidate will be adaptable, professional, and confident working as part of a kitchen team.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role.
• Experience working in a cafe, bistro, restaurant, hotel, or commercial kitchen is desirable.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, food safety, and allergen awareness.
• Ability to prepare and present food consistently to a high standard.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work well under pressure.
• Positive communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to support a temporary kitchen assignment in Paddington.

Why Join This Cafe-Bistro Kitchen Team?

This is an opportunity to work in a professional cafe-bistro setting, gain experience in a busy London kitchen, and contribute to a friendly and hardworking team.

We offer:

• Competitive pay of £16.12 per hour.
• Temporary work in a central London cafe-bistro.
• The opportunity to work with an experienced kitchen team.
• Support from the Chefs for Chefs team throughout your assignment.

Location: Paddington, London

Role: Temporary Chef de Partie

Pay rate: £16.12 per hour