Chef de Partie *Limited Evening Shifts*

24 hours per week with more hours available if requested.
(Working Hours 8am – 4.30pm (90% of the time with occasional evenings)

No split shifts

Are you passionate about food and want to work in a supportive, thriving business that will reward your hard work with training and a great working environment?

The Bishop’s Table café in Wells is looking for an innovative and creative Chef De Partie to assist our ambitious Head of Catering. Our busy café is set within the gardens of The Bishop’s Palace and has ambitions to develop its already very popular food and drink offering. The café team is a friendly one and no two days are the same; the nature of our business also means very limited evening work, no split shifts, the site is closed for Christmas and New Year and you’ll benefit from a 50% staff discount in the cafe! We’re also keen to reward all of our staff with the right training and support to help you thrive in your career with us.

The Bishop’s Palace has been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years. Surrounded by a breath-taking moat, drawbridge and iconic gatehouse you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful and inspirational place to work.  The Bishop's Palace is run by a Charity - The Palace Trust.

Our Vision
To inspire and touch the lives of many by offering joy, healing, hope and wellbeing.

Our Purpose
To conserve and share the Palace and its story as a place of enjoyment and reflection for the benefit of all.

What we value
Authenticity • Inclusivity  • Hospitality  • Spirituality • Generosity  • Sustainability

Key tasks –  

• Work with the Head of Catering and kitchen team to provide a high quality of catering on a daily basis
• Ensure all hygiene, health and food safety standards are adhered to, and show understanding of food allergens
• Participate as a key member of the kitchen team, demonstrating a passion for cooking and customer service
• Ensure good communication and team working amongst kitchen and front of house staff
• Offer creative input into menu planning and daily specials, as directed by the Head of Catering
• Deputise in absence of the Head of Catering and Sous chef, overseeing kitchen operations and supervising kitchen staff
• Run and control breakfast, lunch, afternoon and additional food services
• Carry out daily food and drink ordering
• Cater for events and functions as required
• Assist in all necessary kitchen duties including cleaning and washing up
• Assist with ordering and storing stock, rotating supplies, and ensuring minimum wastage
• Carry out other duties as may be necessary for the proper execution of the post

What you can expect

• Support from The Palace Trust’s staff team
• Training and development to undertake the role

• 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata for partime)
• Closed for Christmas and New Year
• Opportunity to join The Palace Trust’s pension scheme
• Opportunity to support your local community through volunteer days
• Access to the organisational Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% staff discount in The Bishop’s Table
• Staff food and drink provided per shift

 Knowledge and Experience

• City & Guild 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 1 & 2
• Previous experience of working in busy catering environment and producing food to order
• Experience of maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment and of carrying out compliance
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food safety

Skills and abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative
• Ability to respond well to pressure