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Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.Chef De Partie – Full-time 40 hours£15.00 per hourJob IntroductionHeritage Portfolio are looking for a skilled Chef de Partie to assist in a consistent standard across prep and service at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh . With an emphasis on fresh, made from scratch cooking, our culinary team execute outstanding retail and event catering designed to showcase the best of seasonal and Scottish produce.Main ResponsibilitiesYoull own your mise en place, deliver during busy services, and support the team with training, cleanliness, and stock control. The role is a blend of working across retail menu prep and delivery for our cafes, as well as assisting with events and supporting our seasonal pop-up offers.You will be a culinary professional with proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a high-volume environment. You will be able to demonstrate the following:Ability to run your section (grill/larder/pastry/veg) during prep and service with consistency and paceMaintain mise en place levels with appropriate knowledge of labelling, stock rotation and allergen managementAbility to follow production plans and recipe specifications to ensure consistencyUphold food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures (HACCP) at all timesSupport GP and waste targets through smart prep, portioning, and communicationAssist with deliveries, stock counts, and equipment careContribute ideas to menu development and daily specialsTrain and support Commis/Junior CDPs and be a positive team playerThe Ideal CandidateWhat youll bringProven Chef de Partie experience in a quality fresh-food kitchenStrong knife skills and section ownershipThe ability to stay calm under pressure and manage multiple workstreams at one timeA solid understanding of allergens, HACCP, and cross-contamination controlsA great communicator with pride in standards and platingFlexibility, reliability, punctuality, and a can-do attitudeExcellent personal hygieneDesirable: Level 2 Food Hygiene (or willing to obtain), knowledge of COSHHAbout The CompanyHeritage Portfolio is the sub-segment of Sodexo Live! that produces outstanding catering and event services for our cultural destinations. These include exceptional in-house café services in some of Britains leading visitor attractions such as V&A Dundee, The Signet Library,Portrait Gallery, private parties and dining, weddings and prestigious events are held at these venuesOur mantra is Never standing still and as we grow and flourish in the world of bespoke events and venues, we remain true to our original ethos: to provide an amazing experience that goes beyond the remarkable food we serve. xwzovoh Therefore we are always looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in the work they deliver….