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Chef de Partie
Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is a professional football club, based in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, which competes in the EFL Championship, the second tier of the English football league system.
Job Posted- 19 Sep 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 1 Oct 2026
Job title: Chef de Partie
Department: Senior Catering
Based at: Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BA. Flexibility regarding location is required.
Reports to: Head Chef
Responsible for: N/A
Hours of work: 40 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties.
Contractual Status: Permanent
Job purpose: To manage the day-to-day food preparation and duties assigned by the Lead or Head Chef, meeting the Club’s standards and quality.
Duties and responsibilities:
• To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all staff and elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
• Preparing, cooking and presenting food to a consistently high standard;
• Supporting the senior chefs with the smooth running of the kitchen;
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards;
• Ensuring food preparation areas are clean, organised and well maintained;
• Managing your section effectively during busy service periods;
• Following recipes, specifications and portion controls;
• Helping to maintain high standards across all areas of the kitchen;
• Working as part of a professional kitchen team; and
• Any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Lead or Head Chef when required.
3. Skills required: • Has a passion for producing great food;
• The ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen;
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards;
• Reliable, organised and a great team player;
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop; and
• Holds a good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety
Knowledge / Experience required:
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent;
• Previous experience within an elite sporting environment (desirable);
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety standards;
Qualifications required:
• Health and Safety Level 2 or above
• Food hygiene Level 2 or above
DBS check required: Yes (enhanced)
Due to high-levels of interest, this post may close early so early application is advised, otherwise the closing date for this role is 12 noon on Thursday 1st October 2026. To apply, please submit your application through the EFL I-Recruit platform HERE CV’s will not be accepted.