Love cooking but ready to get your evenings back?
If you're a talented Chef de Partie looking for a role that offers great food, a supportive team and an unbeatable work-life balance, this could be exactly what you've been searching for.
We're recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join the catering team at ATC Pirbright, where you'll work in a modern, fast-paced military kitchen producing fresh, high-quality meals. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in a stable environment with structured hours, excellent benefits and genuine opportunities to progress.
Forget split shifts and finishing in the early hours. Here, you'll enjoy no late nights, two weeks off at Christmas, paid overtime and real career development-all while doing what you love.
Conveniently located near Woking, Guildford, Farnborough, Camberley and Aldershot, this role is perfect for chefs looking for long-term stability without sacrificing their passion for cooking.
Why You'll Love This Role
£14.88 per hour. (plus £1.80 holiday pay = £16.68 during first 12 weeks)
37.5-hour working week with paid overtime available
No late-night finishes
Only one weekend in four
Two weeks off over Christmas
Free meals while on shift
Free onsite parking
Employee discounts, online GP, wellbeing support and mental health services
Company pension and life assurance
Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more
Industry-leading training, apprenticeships and clear career progression
12-week temp-to-perm opportunity with excellent long-term prospects
What You'll Be Doing
Every day brings something different as you help deliver outstanding food to a high standard. You'll:
Own and run your kitchen section with confidence
Prepare and present fresh, quality dishes
Keep service running smoothly through excellent organisation and preparation
Support and encourage junior chefs as they develop
Maintain exceptional food hygiene and health & safety standards
Help control stock, minimise waste and maximise efficiency
Work alongside a passionate and professional kitchen team that takes pride in every service
We're Looking For Someone Who
Has experience as a Chef de Partie or an ambitious Commis Chef ready for the next step
Thrives in a busy, professional kitchen
Takes pride in producing consistently great food
Works well under pressure and enjoys being part of a team
Has a strong understanding of food safety and kitchen standards
Brings enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine passion for hospitality
Your Next Great Chef Role Starts Here!
If you're looking for more than just another kitchen job-a role that offers stability, progression, fantastic benefits and a healthier work-life balance-we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and discover why this could be the best move for your culinary career.
Job Number: SUCDPATCP / INDSOTONCHEF
Location: Pirbright, Surrey
Role: Chef de Partie
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£29016.00 - £29016.00 per year