Job Description

Contract: Government

Location: York, YO1 7PX

Hours of work: 35

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday / 7am - 2pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate:

13.75 -

14.50

Are you passionate about creating high-quality dishes and contributing to a positive kitchen environment?
We have an opportunity for someone with a passion for food who is looking to build a career with fantastic development and support.
As a Chef de Partie, you will play a vital role in preparing and delivering exceptional food, ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met, and supporting smooth kitchen operations. You'll work alongside a dedicated team to exceed customer expectations and maintain the high standards of our food service.

The Role

Prepare, cook, and present dishes to company and statutory standards, following set recipes and production plans. Take ownership of a specific section of the kitchen, maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and operational efficiency. Ensure all food production complies with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Hygiene regulations. Support day-to-day food service across restaurant, hospitality, and special function operations on-site (and other locations if required). Maintain a clean and safe working environment, including storage areas, fridges, and freezers. Monitor stock levels and ensure proper stock control and rotation to minimise waste and maximise freshness. Serve customers courteously and efficiently, providing a friendly and helpful service. Undertake training and attend meetings as required for personal and professional development.

About You

Previous experience in a Chef de Partie or similar chef role is required. Sound knowledge of food safety procedures, including COSHH and Manual Handling. Clean, well-presented, and professional in appearance and behaviour. A team player with a positive, pleasant, and engaging attitude. Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Willingness to learn and develop through on-the-job training and formal courses.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.




Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.




We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace




ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.




ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.




We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government's Disability Confident scheme.




Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.







To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/