Chef De Partie

Job Description

Here atSomerset County Councilwe have a fantastic opportunity for a Chef De Partie to join our kitchen team at Dillington House based in Ilminster. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, we are offering a competitive salary of £25,264 to £26,043 per annum, (the remuneration package includes a £6,000 recruitment allowance per annum).About the Chef De Partie role:As our talented Chef De Partie you will be creating a range of amazing dishes from scratch using local, seasonal produce.Dillington House in Ilminster is a 16th Century Manor House set within 7 acres of woodlands and manicured gardens. Serving as the top location for adult Education programme courses, conferences and business meetings, as well as being a stunning venue forweddings and social events. Our location also attracts guests staying on a bed and breakfast basis. Dillington House is famous for its excellent and generous homestyle cooking.Heres what you can expect to be doing as our Chef De Partie:

• Preparing menus and cooking meals- ranging from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to wedding and private functions - as directed by our Head Chef
• Presenting dishes to a pre-determined standard and maintaining excellent hygiene levels at all times

What are we looking for in our Chef De Partie

• Have experience working in a busy, high-quality restaurant or hotel/ kitchen environment.
• Be a team player and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Have a passion for high quality food and ingredients, with the creative flair to deliver our menus
• Some weekend and evening work will be required.

Why choose Somerset County Council

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work, computers, mobile phones and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
• Company sick pay

Closing date: Monday 5th September 2022If you feel you have the skills and experience to join us as our Chef De Partie,then please click apply now, wed love to hear from you!We recommend applying as soon as possible. Depending on the level of response, we anticipate conducting interviews and potentially making an offer, ahead of the closing date.