Chef de Partie at Padella Production Kitchen

Padella; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Italian pasta restaurant in Greater London is seeking a Production Chef to prepare high-quality traditional dishes. You will work in a friendly environment that emphasizes skill development and product knowledge. This position includes comprehensive training programs, including WSET, and offers generous staff benefits like a referral bonus, daily meals, and discounts. Ideal candidates will have a passion for Italian cuisine and a willingness to learn, with opportunities for growth in their culinary career.

Benefits

Referral Bonus: Earn £500 for referring a friend.

Early Wage Access: Get up to 50% of your earnings before payday.

Delicious Daily Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided.

Staff Discount: 50% off at Padella, 60% at Trullo.

Regular Staff Parties: Enjoy outings at great locations.

Professional Development: WSET and coffee training.

Employee Assistance: 24/7 confidential support.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills through training.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes with traditional Italian techniques.
• Collaborate with the Back of House team to maintain standards.
• Participate in daily meal preparations and assist in training.

Job description

Production Chef at Padella

Padella was London’s pioneering fresh pasta concept when it opened in Borough Market in 2016, focusing on high quality, seasonal recipes and techniques developed at Tim & Jordan’s first restaurant, Trullo, and at St John, the River Cafe and Moro, where they trained.

We’re still leading the field in our love for traditional Italian pasta; the kind you eat in people’s homes and in the best trattorias in Italy, while using a combination of the best quality and high welfare italian and British seasonal ingredients.

We believe in unearthing and developing the most talented Back of House professionals in a friendly and supportive environment that prizes product knowledge and staff welfare above everything else. Intermediate and Advanced level WSET Training is included for Production Chef de Parties.

Staff Benefits

• Referral Bonus: Earn £500 for referring a friend who passes probation.
• Early Wage Access: Access up to 50% discount of your earnings before Payday with Stream.
• Delicious Daily Meals: Our staff breakfast and lunch are legendary, and a great time for the team to relax together.
• Staff Discount: Enjoy a 50% discount at Padella and 60% at Trullo with up to 4 people.
• Staff Parties: Regular staff parties at some great London locations.
• Professional Development: WSET Training as standard for Production Chefs, as well as advanced coffee training and regular supplier trips in the UK and Italy
• Training & Growth: Dive into Padella’s rich training program to expand your culinary prowess and elevate your career.
• Employee Assistant Program: 24/7 confidential advice and support whenever you need it.