CDP - Fresh School Kitchen, Manchester (Term-Time)

Thomas Franks; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoptive

Cycle to work

Refer a friend bonus

Training and development

Apprenticeship programme

Team & company social events

Employee assistance programme

Excellent career progression

Job summary

Thomas Franks is seeking a Chef De Partie to join our Manchester kitchen on a full-time, permanent basis. This term-time contract covers 36 weeks at 40 hours per week, with a pay rate of £15 per hour and on-site parking.

You will work in a fast-paced school catering environment, preparing from scratch with seasonal ingredients, following brand standards, and ensuring food hygiene. We value teamwork, creativity, and a passion for great food.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team of chefs to provide catering to pupils and teachers.

Skills

Food interest & customer service

Team player

Creativity & food passion

Attention to detail

Food cost & wastage basics

English reading/writing (oral)

Experience in school catering env

Wider wallet scheme awareness

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave

Maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to work

Refer a friend bonus

Training & development

Apprenticeship programme

Team & social events

Employee assistance programme

Career progression

Job description

Thomas Franks is seeking a Chef De Partie to join our Manchester kitchen on a full-time, permanent basis. This term-time contract covers 36 weeks at 40 hours per week, with a pay rate of £15 per hour and on-site parking.

You will work in a fast-paced school catering environment, preparing from scratch with seasonal ingredients, following brand standards, and ensuring food hygiene. We value teamwork, creativity, and a passion for great food.