Location: Wimpole Street, London
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (Monday–Friday, 42.5 hours per week)
Salary: £30,000
Start date: To be confirmed
Orri is seeking a dedicated and skilled Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team and support the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused meals for our clients. Working closely with our Head Chef, you will play a key role in the smooth running of daily kitchen operations, leading meal preparation and service when required, and ensuring excellence in food quality, hygiene, and client care.
This is a rare opportunity to work in a therapeutic, non-commercial kitchen where the focus is not on volume but on nourishing clients as part of their recovery journey. The role offers a stable Monday–Friday schedule and the chance to contribute meaningfully to an innovative, mission-driven service.
About Orri
Orri is the UK’s leading provider of day treatment for eating disorders, guided by our vision of Recovery for All.
We deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused treatment for individuals aged 16+ through both our central London centre and our full online service. Our programmes take a stepped, highly personalised approach, ensuring treatment evolves with each client’s recovery journey.
Founded in 2018, Orri offers an intensive day treatment model that bridges the gap between community and hospital care. With demand for specialist support rising, we are expanding our services across England to increase access to compassionate, expert treatment.
About the Role
The Chef de Partie supports the Head Chef in delivering a high standard of nourishing, recovery-supportive meals throughout the week. You will regularly lead meal preparation and service when the Head Chef is focusing on administrative or management tasks, ensuring smooth operations and consistent delivery of the weekly menu.
You’ll work collaboratively with clinical colleagues to ensure meals align with treatment plans and dietary needs, helping to create a positive and supportive environment around food.
Key Responsibilities
Meal Preparation & Service
- Lead daily meal preparation and service when the Head Chef is working on administrative duties.
- Prepare meals in line with the weekly menu and clients’ dietary and treatment requirements.
- Ensure timely delivery of all meals to the required standards.
Kitchen Operations
- Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
- Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate workflow to maintain efficient service.
- Ensure consistent kitchen standards and effective communication across the team.
Communication & Consistency
- Maintain open communication with the Kitchen Team, including freelance chefs.
- Ensure smooth handovers and accurate execution of menus.
- Uphold consistency in all dishes and adherence to dietary requirements.
Hygiene & Compliance
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food storage safety, and hygiene practices that meet Orri’s Rated 5 Food Hygiene standards.
- Report compliance issues to the Head Chef and take proactive steps to maintain high standards.
Collaboration with Clinical Team
- Work closely with the Head Chef and Clinical Team to ensure meals support clients’ treatment goals.
- Contribute to creating a positive, supportive relationship with food for clients in recovery.
Person Specification
Desired Skills & Experience
- Level 3 Food Hygiene and COSHH certificates (training can be provided if needed).
- Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation environment is essential.
- Ability to work independently and confidently without direct supervision.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills.
- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Physically fit and able to work consistently in a busy kitchen environment.
Benefits
- Work in a unique, supportive environment focused on client recovery rather than commercial volume.
- Monday–Friday work pattern with no evening or weekend shifts.
- 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays and Christmas service closure.
- Opportunity to contribute to service development and expansion with a focus on client safety and care.
- “Outstanding” CQC rating in all 5 areas.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption package.
- Enhanced DBS cost covered.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional training.
- Online benefits and cashback rewards schemes.
- Contributory pension scheme with salary sacrifice options.
- Free statutory and mandatory training.
- CPD-certified learning opportunities.
- Two annual company events plus additional social activities.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
Orri operates a smoke-free policy across all premises and grounds.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.