Chef de Partie at Edinburgh Zoo

Heritage Portfolio are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our team at Edinburgh Zoo. With an emphasis on fresh, sustainable, made from scratch cooking, our culinary teams execute outstanding catering and event services, from private dining, weddings and corporate clients to exceptional in-house café services.

Under guidance of our on-site chef and culinary development teams, you will prepare and deliver a range of menus, from deli style retail offers to high end fine dining experiences, all with our overarching ethos of quality, seasonality, provenance and flavour at their heart.

Edinburgh Zoo offers a variety of catering spaces including The Gannet, a large relaxed space offering freshly prepared food across the day. The Penguin Café, a coffee and cake spot with the enviable view of the penguin habitat. The Grasslands, offering up tasty street food options. And our historic Mansion House where we host a variety of exciting and glamorous events.

Joining the team can also give you the option of getting involved in the wider business across busy and peak times. Heritage Portfolio currently run some of Edinburgh's premier cultural tourism destinations including Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Signet Library, Mansfield Traquair and Musselburgh Racecourse. We have also previously run the Royal Garden Party, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Genesis Scottish Open.

What you'll do

As a Chef de Partie your main responsibilities will be

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of an assigned kitchen section.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes as designed by our kitchen development team with a focus on sustainability and fresh local produce.
• Complete all preparation required for service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Ensure the section is clean, organised and fully prepared before, during and after service.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate ordering requirements to the Sous Chef or Head Chef.
• Store and label food correctly, following food safety and stock rotation procedures.
• Follow all HACCP, health and safety and food hygiene requirements.
• Work efficiently during busy services while maintaining attention to detail.
• Support and guide Commis Chefs and junior kitchen team members.
• Minimise food waste and use ingredients efficiently.
• Assist with deliveries, stock rotation, cleaning and other kitchen duties as required.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams.

What you'll bring

• Excellent communication Skills
• Attention to detail and punctuality
• Experience in event service and preparation

Desirable

• Food Safety Level 2 qualification minimum

Why Sodexo?

• £14.50 per hour.
• Casual hours, typically day time shifts.
• Great training and development opportunities.
• Join a fun and creative team at one of Edinburgh's leading tourism destinations.
• Opportunities to get involved in the wider business during peak and busy times.