Full job descriptionChef de Partie – Day Shifts
Up to £32,000
Outskirts of Colchester


Great work-life balance • Guaranteed weekend day off • Fresh food • No late nights
We are recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team of a popular café/restaurant in a picturesque village on the outskirts of Colchester.
This is a great opportunity for a chef looking for a quality daytime role, working with fresh, seasonal produce in a busy but supportive kitchen.
The Role
Working as part of a small brigade of 2–3 chefs, you’ll be responsible for running your section and producing consistently high-quality food.
The menu focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients with modern British influences.
You’ll ideally have experience in a similar fresh-food environment and be confident across different sections.
Key Responsibilities
*Run your section during service
*Prepare and cook fresh, seasonal food to a high standard
*Support the senior chefs with the daily running of the kitchen
*Maintain excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards
*Assist with stock control, ordering and deliveries
*Ensure food is labelled, stored and rotated correctly
*Work effectively as part of a small team
What’s on Offer
*Salary up to £32,000
*Day shifts only – 7.30am–4.30pm
*One guaranteed weekend day off every week
*One additional weekday off
*No late nights
*Fresh food-focused kitchen
*Meals on duty
*Beautiful countryside location
*Opportunity to develop and progress
If you’re an experienced Chef de Partie looking for daytime hours, great work-life balance and up to £32,000, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to Erika at Rayment Recruitment.