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Chef de Partie (Breakfast and Lunch)

Qima Café
28 Maryland Road
£13.00 - £14.50 an hour - Full-time

Location

28 Maryland Road

Benefits
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  • Company pension
  • Employee discount

Full job description

Location: 28 Maryland Rd, E15 1JB (Stratford)
Pay: £14.00 – £14.50 per hour + tronc + paid overtime for extra hours

Overview:
Qima Café is looking for a dedicated and experienced Chef de Partie to join our team at Qima Cafe's Central Production Unit.

This is a full-time kitchen position focused on breakfast and lunch service, with a strong emphasis on quality, consistency, and teamwork.

You will work out of a single location with a guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week, spread over 8-hour shifts. Any extra hours worked are paid accordingly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook high-quality breakfast and lunch dishes in line with Qima Café’s standards
  • Set up and maintain a clean, stocked, and organized station each day
  • Ensure consistent food presentation and portion control
  • Manage mise en place (MEP) to ensure a smooth daily service
  • Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety in line with health regulations
  • Monitor stock levels, record shortages, and support inventory management
  • Collaborate with kitchen team members to maintain an efficient workflow

Requirements:

  • At least 2 years of experience in a similar role
  • Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene practices
  • Comfortable working in a high-pressure kitchen environment
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Passion for producing great food with attention to detail
  • Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic

What We Offer:

  • Hourly pay: £13.00 – £14.50 per hour (depending on experience)
  • Monthly tronc (service charge) on top of base pay
  • Paid overtime for any extra hours worked
  • Minimum 40 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts
  • 28 days of paid holiday per year
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Free staff meals during shifts
  • Opportunities for internal growth and career development
  • Employee discounts and other perks

Ready to join a growing kitchen team with a passion for quality food?
Apply now to be part of something special at Qima Café

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.00-£14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person