Chef De Partie

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Banbury is seeking a Chef De Partie or Junior Sous Chef. This full-time role involves preparing fresh, seasonal dishes for students and staff, ensuring high food standards and safety compliance. The position offers creative opportunities and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Discounts at major retailers

Free meals on duty

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef De Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch.
• Ensure compliance with food standards and control wastage.
• Work effectively as part of a team providing catering services.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Food Cost Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Job description

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: 30000
Hours: 40 per week

A co-educational independent day and boarding school in Banbury, Oxfordshire, catering for 500 students and teachers daily. We offer a core feeding of breakfast club, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, after school club, and supper. The position involves some daily hospitality and is a term-time-only contract working 39 weeks. This is a Monday to Friday operation. Additional benefits include free on-site parking.

We are seeking a talented Chef De Partie or Junior Sous Chef to join our team at one of our prestigious locations in Banbury.

You should have previous experience working in 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. Creativity and the opportunity to showcase your skills are essential.

Key responsibilities:

• Work effectively as part of a team of chefs providing catering services to pupils and teachers.
• Prepare food using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, and following company brand standards.
• Ensure compliance with food standards and control wastage.
• Follow all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures.

Required skills:

• A genuine interest in food and excellent customer service skills.
• Strong team player with innovation and passion for great food.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Understanding of food cost and wastage management.
• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Experience in customer-facing or food preparation environments is preferred.

Benefits include discounts at major retailers, free meals on duty, volunteers leave, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, cycle to work scheme, recommend a friend bonus, training and development, apprenticeship programs, social events, employee assistance, and career progression opportunities.

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, and individuality. Our clients and staff are central to our success.

Disclaimer

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS, identity, and reference checks will be part of the process. We are committed to safeguarding children and fair employment practices, complying with the DBS code of practice.

Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups to foster growth, inclusion, and better results.