Chef De Partie

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Ascot; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious independent school as a Chef De Partie, where you will craft meals using fresh ingredients in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This term-time role offers the chance to showcase your culinary skills while adhering to high food standards and delivering an exceptional dining experience for students and staff.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme (discounts)

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave

Enhanced leave benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Training and development opportunities

Established apprenticeship programme

Social events

Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Chef De Partie or junior sous chef.
• Genuine interest in food with a passion for quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food from scratch following the company's brand standards.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to cater for students and teachers.
• Ensure adherence to food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Innovation

Attention to detail

Food cost understanding

Verbal English communication

Written English reading

Job description

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £27,600

Hours: 40 per week

An independent day and boarding preparatory school for boys aged 6–13 in Ascot. Catering for approximately 300 students and teachers daily. We offer a core feeding of Breakfast, AM snack, Lunch, PM snack, and supper along with match teas. There is lots of hospitality at this location throughout the year. This is a term-time-only contract and operates Monday to Sunday, with a working pattern of 5 days over 7. The location benefits from free on-site parking.

We are looking for a talented Chef De Partie to join our team at one of our prestigious locations in Ascot.

You will have previous experience working within a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level.

You will be excited to work with fresh seasonal ingredients and regularly changing bespoke menus. You will be creative and have the opportunity to showcase your skillset.

Key responsibilities:

• Work well in a team of chefs providing catering services to pupils and teachers.
• Produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, and following the company's brand standards.
• Ensure company food standards are adhered to and wastage is controlled.
• Follow all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures.

Skills required:

• A genuine interest in food and excellent customer service.
• All-round team player.
• Innovation and passion for great food.
• Organised with attention to detail.
• Understanding of food cost and wastage basics.
• Good verbal English communication skills.
• Good written English reading skills.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation environments is preferred.

Benefits include:

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.).
• Free meals on duty.
• Volunteers leave – up to one day per year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Recommend a friend bonus.
• Individual training and development.
• Established apprenticeship programme.
• Team and company social events.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Workplace pension.
• Opportunities for career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business focusing on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion, and style. Our clients and our people are central to our success.

Disclaimer

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS, identity, and reference checks (covering the last five years) will be part of the selection process. Thomas Franks Ltd complies with the DBS Code of Practice and is committed to safeguarding children. Applications are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore, any criminal record must be declared.

Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, believing that greater diversity leads to better results and a more inclusive working environment.