Chef De Partie Apprentice

Humble Plates at The Joker are looking for a passionate and experienced Chef to help run their fast working kitchen and gain a Level 3 Chef de Partie qualification. They are passionate about the food they produce and are looking to grow the business.

Number of Positions Available

2

About Employer

Humble Kitchen Croydon will be focusing on social dining and the experience of bringing people together through good food. They’ll be serving a seasonal menu based on what’s best, fresh and exciting. Launching with a progressive Small Plates Menu served Mon-Sun, Humble Kitchen will also have a big focus on delivering Croydon’s best brunch on the weekends. Croydon foodies rejoice!

Detailed Job Description

Humble Kitchen at The Joker Croydon are a new small business focusing on social dining and the experience of bringing people together through good food. They are serving a seasonal menu based on what’s best, fresh and exciting. Launching with a progressive Small Plates Menu served Mon-Sun, Humble Kitchen also have a big focus on delivering Croydon’s best brunch on the weekends.
Humble Plates are looking for a Chef De Partie Apprentice to join their busy kitchen and work towards gaining their Level 3 Chef De Partie Qualification and help to grow the business.
As a small business that has just started out any employees we take on need to be able to see the bigger picture. They are slowly reinvesting back into the business and improving their equipment. It’s really important that any candidate understands this and hopefully sees this as a career move with the opportunity to work with a team paving the way in an area with an up and coming area.
Duties will include:
Assisting with the day to day running of the restaurant
Menu development
Working the pass
Up keep of the kitchen
Looking after the kitchen equipment

Skills Required

Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work as part of a team

Personal Qualities

Committed
Hard working
Passionate about cooking

Qualifications Required

Level 2 professional cookery or Commis chef level 2
Maths and English will be assessed as part of the interview process.

Future Prospects

To be taken on full-time and hopefully manage other kitchens that we take on

Other Information

Business is looking to grow and would like you to grow with them
The starting salary is up to 24k with the idea that as they grow and we grow the salary will increase reflecting what’s fair for their skill and effort.

Training to be Provided

Chef de Partie apprenticeship Level 3
Maths and English if required

Expected Duration

12 Months

Working Week

45-48 hours a week (as per rota)