Chef de Partie – Italian Cuisine – Contract Options – London

Company: Chef & Cook
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Location: London
Job Description:

We’re looking for a talented Chef de Partie who has a genuine passion for Italian food and extensive experience in pizza preparation from scratch.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing fresh pizza dough from scratch
  • Working with a variety of traditional doughs and fermentation methods
  • Producing high-quality pizzas using authentic techniques
  • Maintaining excellent food quality, consistency and presentation
  • Supporting the wider kitchen team in a fast-paced environment

Contract Details

For the first 12 weeks, you’ll be employed by Contract Options on a PAYE basis, with weekly pay. This period will also serve as your probation.

Working hours are:

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday only
  • A fantastic work-life balance with no weekend shifts

Following the successful completion of the 12-week probationary period, you’ll transfer directly to our client as a permanent employee.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie within an Italian kitchen
  • Proven experience making pizzas from scratch
  • Excellent knowledge of different dough types, proving and fermentation techniques
  • A genuine passion for authentic Italian cuisine
  • High standards of food hygiene and kitchen organisation
  • A positive attitude and the ability to work well within a busy team

Contract Options is currently recruiting on behalf of one of our prestigious clients, a globally recognised technology company, for an experienced Chef de Partie with a passion for authentic Italian cuisine and specialist knowledge of traditional pizza making.

Based at the client’s impressive headquarters in Central London, you’ll be preparing high-quality food for employees in a modern, professional kitchen, working as part of an experienced catering team.

Benefits

  • The opportunity to work for a world-leading technology company
  • Monday to Friday working pattern
  • Weekly PAYE pay during the temporary contract
  • A clear route into a permanent position with the client
  • A professional, supportive and well-equipped working environment

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Posted: August 13th, 2026