Chef De Partie

Holroyd Howe; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Maternity leave 24 weeks

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance program

Free meals at work

Apprenticeships

Wellbeing hub

Career development

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Chef de Partie / Commis Chef for Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham during term time. The role offers a structured schedule (Wednesday-Sunday, 11.30am-7.30pm) and includes 28 days holiday plus enhanced maternity leave.

The school serves meals across breakfast, lunch and dinner with opportunities for training and career development. Join our renowned contract catering team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals in a prestigious education setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a contract catering company or educational setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Be a team player and stay energetic.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production and service.
• Ensure quality and presentation meet company standards and client expectations.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring food safety and sanitation compliance.
• Assist in menu planning with dietary restrictions and seasonal ingredients.
• Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain inventory and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with catering team for events and special dinners.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and follow health regulations.
• Support Head Chef with scheduling, budgeting and cost records.

Skills

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Enthusiastic

Job description

Title: Chef De Partie, Term time

Wednesday-Sunday 11.30am-7.30pm (Every third weekend off)

Location: Elmhurst Ballet School

Salary: £13.39 p/h

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Are you a Chef de Partie / Commis Chef looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join us at one of our prestigious independent schools as a Chef de Partie / Commis Chef and help create meals that inspire our students.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie / Commis Chef with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

Nestled in the heart of Birmingham, this prestigious independent school Elmhurst Ballet School caters for 250 students and staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service. This operates 7 days a week. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef de Partie / Commis Chef to make a name for themselves within our contract catering company and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Job Description

As a Chef de Partie / Commis Chef you will Collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

• Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.
• Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, kitchen assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.
• Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
• Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.
• Support the Head Chef in administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory.
• Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance the menu offerings and overall dining experience.
• Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred, but not essential
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organisation skills.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
• Have a flexible approach to work.

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.