What does a Chef de Partie do at Parkdean and how do you become one?

If you’re familiar with the world of cheffing, there are quite a lot of different terms flying around depending on the experience and seniority of the chef in question. You’ve got Commis Chef, Sous Chef, and Head Chef to name just a few! But what on earth is a Chef de Partie we hear you ask? 

Well, don’t worry, we’ll tell you all about it here as well as what you can expect at Parkdean when pursuing this kind of career.

Chef de Partie meaning

To get the “What is a Chef de Partie?” question out of the way, the term comes from French and, according to the Cambridge Dictionary, refers to a cook (they’re also known as Line Cooks if you want some extra trivia!) who is in charge of one section of the kitchen. Pretty straightforward, but what will you actually be doing?

Chef de Partie job description 

As our new kitchen magician, you’ll be:

• Helping out the Head Chef in providing high-quality cooking and services
• Cooking to spec, following all menu and portion controls, and recording wastage
• Taking deliveries, storing food items, and completing those all-important temperature checks
• Plating food creatively to boost guest experiences
• Staying on top of cleaning and sanitising areas
• Setting up the kitchen before opening

It doesn’t just stop there at Parkdean, we’ve got plenty of internal mobility opportunities and employee perks too! 

Joining us as a Chef opens up many doors for your future career. And, did we mention, our Food and Beverage opportunities are perfect for students? Definitely check them out if you’re looking for some extra funds to support you through your studies.

Key skills

Working as a Chef de Partie really allows you to refine and develop your soft and transferable skills, naturally, this makes your CV stand out to future employers.

Some of the skills and qualities you’ll be using on the daily are:

• Communication and team skills
• Organisational skills
• Being a master of handling fast-paced environments
• Problem-solving skills
• Being able to quickly learn new recipes

How do I become a Chef de Partie?

You might be delighted to know that at Parkdean we aren’t necessarily looking for experience - if we can see you’re willing to learn, then we’re happy to teach you all the skills you need! 

We also offer plenty of learning and development opportunities as well as Chef Apprenticeships - which means you can build your career in your own way.

While there are no set qualifications needed to become a Chef de Partie, if you’ve had some form of on-the-job training or a BTEC or NVQ, it can certainly help you stand out! Heads up - you might have to complete a food hygiene course too.

Join our kitchen team as a Chef de Partie for a career with a little more sizzle!

Nothing beats good team camaraderie and the buzz of a busy shift - our F&B teams enjoy both!

If you’ve got buckets of passion, positivity, and Parkdean team spirit, rest assured that with our training and development programmes, we’ll teach you all the skills you’ll need to succeed in your new role.

Browse our chef jobs today.