Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie, Harrogate / Thirsk

Employment Type: Zero hour

Application Start Date: 12-02-2026

Application End Date: 15-07-2026

Location: Harrogate / Thirsk, North Yorkshire, HG2 8NA, United Kingdom

Work Style: On-site - Food and beverage production

Category: Hospitality

Position: Food preparation/cooking

Description

Bank Contract

Location: Working across both sites in Harrogate and Thirsk

Salary: £13.32 per hour (£17.32 per hour for hours worked between 5 pm and 8 am Monday to Friday and Saturdays. Sundays and Bank Holidays £21.31 per hour)

Closing date: 15th July 2026 (the advert may close early if enough suitable applications are received)

We are an independent charity committed to improving the quality of life for people living with terminal illness, bereavement and mental health concerns. Our catering team works within a professional healthcare setting to support patient and family meals.

About the role

Seeking a Chef de Partie on a bank contract to support patient needs and deliver high quality meals across Crimple House in Harrogate and The Lambert in Thirsk. Work collaboratively with the wider catering team while also being confident working independently, maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting patient dietary and nutritional needs
• Preparing and delivering high quality meals for patients and families
• Maintaining exceptional food hygiene and safety standards
• Working effectively within a team and independently
• Contributing to a positive and professional kitchen environment

About You

• NVQ/Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Catering, Food Preparation or similar
• Experience working in a professional kitchen, producing food to a restaurant standard
• Warm, personable approach with genuine passion for supporting patients
• Positive attitude with a flexible and adaptable approach to work

Benefits

• 8 % employer pension contribution
• Enhanced family leave and pay
• Generous annual leave
• Staff discount on our online shop and shopping/lifestyle discounts platform

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation. We collect and monitor EDI data to ensure our policies and procedures promote equality. The information you provide in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion section of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers and is not used in decision making.

We are a registered charity and are committed to safeguarding. Pre employment checks will be conducted and covered by us.