Job Description

Role Purpose & Rewards

We are seeking an organised and collaborative

Chef De Partie

to join our team at

The Park Head Hotel, Bishop Auckland

. Your passion for homemade, creative food and exceptional dining experiences will inspire both your kitchen team and our customers. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality, creative dishes with a strong focus on food safety and training your colleagues to excel in these areas.

You will work up to

37.5 hours per week

on a variable shift pattern, with rotas created by the Head Chef. We offer:

A

competitive salary

.

Free parking

.

Flexible shifts

to support the needs of the business.

Generous annual leave entitlement

.

Discounted or free access to our attractions

.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain high standards within your assigned kitchen section. Assist senior chefs in menu delivery according to specifications. Perform all necessary cleaning duties as per the cleaning schedule and complete daily and weekly paperwork accurately. Work with urgency and meticulous attention to detail. Exhibit a strong desire to learn and grow, with a passion for food. Maintain full awareness of menu items, recipes, allergens, and presentation standards. Provide flexible support across various service needs: breakfast, lunch, snacks, afternoon tea, evening dining, Sunday lunch, and festive/seasonal services.

Supervisory Responsibility

Support and mentor junior team members, helping them develop their skills and confidence.

Financial Responsibility

No budgetary control. However, you will contribute to profit generation by ensuring accurate menu costing and responsible handling of food produce to minimize wastage.

Area of Impact

Your work will primarily focus on your assigned kitchen but may involve collaboration within group food projects.

Health & Safety

Commitment to excellent health, safety, and access practices, ensuring compliance with all

TAP policies, procedures, and guidelines

to protect visitors, staff, volunteers, and contractors.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

At least

one year of experience

in a similar role. Basic knife skills. Strong communication and customer service skills. Ability to maintain a tidy work environment. Understanding of stock management. Professional, hardworking, and enthusiastic attitude towards learning. Ability to multitask and work under pressure. High standards of personal hygiene.

Desirable Criteria:

Food Safety Level 2 certification

.

About The Auckland Project

The Auckland Project

is dedicated to making a positive impact for those living, working, and visiting

Bishop Auckland

. We have established a unique visitor destination that includes

Auckland Castle

,

Spanish Art Gallery

,

Faith Museum

,

Walled Garden

,

Deer Park

,

Mining Art Gallery

,

Auckland Tower Visitor Centre

, and

Weardale Railway

.

Our Work Focuses On:

Social Environment:

Inspiring individuals and communities by providing skill development opportunities, promoting creativity, and building a vibrant tourist market.

Natural Environment:

Protecting, sustaining, and enhancing the world around us.

Built Environment:

Restoring and preserving the beauty and historical significance of our heritage assets.
By joining us, you contribute to ensuring

Bishop Auckland's future is as vibrant and magnificent as its past

.

How to Apply

To apply, please download and complete an application form from Work With us | The Auckland Project and email it to

recruitment@aucklandproject.org

.

Closing Date:

Applications considered upon arrival

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

.

Pay: Up to 13.35 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person