Chef de Partie Required in Aberdeen

Location: Aberdeen

Employment Type: Casual Contract, shift patterns may vary 07:00 - 14:00, 08:00 - 17:00, 12:00 - 18:00

Rate of Pay: £17.14 per hour plus holiday pay

Constellation are currently recruiting a talented and passionate Chef de Partie to join our catering teams across the Aberdeen area.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a professional and fast-paced hospitality environment, supporting a variety of venues, events, staff catering, and hospitality services.

About the Role

As a Chef de Partie, you will support the kitchen management team in delivering high-quality food and hospitality services across a range of catering facilities and events.

You will be responsible for managing your own kitchen section efficiently while maintaining exceptional food standards, hygiene, and presentation.

The role requires a motivated chef who is organised, reliable, and passionate about producing quality food in a busy catering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals within your designated kitchen section
• Support the smooth operation of daily food service across catering facilities
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards at all times
• Assist with menu preparation, stock control, and food ordering procedures
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to agreed standards
• Monitor portion control and minimise food waste
• Support and mentor junior kitchen staff where required
• Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas are kept clean and organised
• Follow all allergen, HACCP, and food safety regulations
• Assist with hospitality functions, events, and large-scale catering services as required
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations
• Good understanding of food hygiene, allergen awareness, and HACCP procedures
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Positive attitude and strong team-working abilities
• Passion for delivering high-quality food and service
• Reliable and flexible approach to work

Desirable Experience

• Professional cookery qualification
• Experience within contract catering, hospitality, education, defence, or large-scale catering environments
• Food Safety Level 2 or equivalent certification

If you are passionate about food, enjoy working within a team, and are looking for your next culinary opportunity, we would love to hear from you.