Chef de Partie

Contract type - This position is permanent. Salary - The full time (37.5 hour) salary range for this role is £24,400 - £31,000 however expected salary is £29,280 - £37,200 based on a 45 hour week that we are currently recruiting for. Hours of work- 45 hours per week with mix of earlies lates and weekends Earliest start time 6am - latest finish 10pm Optional Live-In - private bedroom with shared Kitchen and bathroom up to £135 pcm deduction from salary. Key responsibilities Our Chef de Partie operates as a valued member of our talented and friendly Catering team demonstrating a real passion for food and being motivated to invent, produce and present quality dishes in accordance with our hotel offer. You’ll also be involved in assisting in the day to day running of the kitchen by producing agreed menus to a high standard, supervising the department when required, providing guidance to the Commis Chef, controlling stock and minimising wastage. We work to a high standard and as a key part of the team you’ll comply with all food safety policies, procedures and practices as essential when working in catering. Essential skills/experience you'll need Relevant professional chef qualifications: City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery, BTEC HNC in professional cookery or equivalent We are looking for someone creative with a professional demeanour who must be able to work under pressure, demonstrating flair and a good palette with experience working in a professional kitchen. Desirable skills/experience you may have City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent. Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2. Good communication skills and computer literate. About Odney: If you are looking for a hotel with something different and some history to work in, then The Odney Hotel, our Place by the River could be for you. This is a beautiful and unique John Lewis Partnership owned hotel, set in 130 acres by the River Thames in Cookham, Berkshire. It offers both character and charm to our guests. The guests can stay in one of 5 beautiful houses on the site, or one of 5 Air bnb’s each maintaining the period look of it’s time with access to the picturesque grounds including a private stretch of river, water gardens, a pool and sports facilities. The main building Lullebrook Manor and it’s grounds are thought to have been the inspiration for the classic novel The Wind in The Willows bringing history along with relaxation. Relaxation can be further achieved with a visit to our Serenity Therapy suite, offering beauty treatments and massages or afternoon tea on the terrace, a drink in the bar or a meal overlooking the river. For internal use only:#LI-JLPGR#LI-SD1