About the role

Heritage Portfolio are looking for a skilled Casual Chef de Partie to assist in a consistent standard across prep and service at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. With an emphasis on fresh, made from scratch cooking, our culinary team execute outstanding retail and event catering designed to showcase the best of seasonal and Scottish produce.

What you'll do

• Ability to run your section (grill/larder/pastry/veg) during prep and service with consistency and pace
• Maintain mise en place levels with appropriate knowledge of labelling, stock rotation and allergen management
• Ability to follow production plans and recipe specifications to ensure consistency
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures (HACCP) at all times
• Support GP and waste targets through smart prep, portioning, and communication
• Assist with deliveries, stock counts, and equipment care
• Contribute ideas to menu development and daily specials
• Train and support Commis/Junior CDPs and be a positive team player

What you'll bring

• Proven Chef de Partie experience in a quality fresh-food kitchen
• Strong knife skills and section ownership
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and manage multiple workstreams at one time
• A solid understanding of allergens, HACCP, and cross-contamination controls
• A great communicator with pride in standards and plating
• Flexibility, reliability, punctuality, and a can-do attitude
• Excellent personal hygiene
• Desirable: Level 2 Food Hygiene (or willing to obtain), knowledge of COSHH

Key Benefits

• Advice and guidance
• Pension Plan
• Wellbeing support
• Generous leave
• Discounts and savings
• Virtual GP

Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 5LR