Chef De Partie

Holroyd Howe; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company seeks a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at a prestigious independent school. The role involves supporting daily meals and catering events, focusing on fresh, seasonal dishes in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for a skilled chef ready to make an impact and grow in their culinary career.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Volunteering days

Enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox app

Wellbeing hub

Free meals while at work

Career development opportunities

HIT Apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Hands-on, proactive approach to kitchen operations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in operations and meal service.
• Lead the kitchen brigade for efficient service.
• Prepare nutritious and seasonal dishes.
• Contribute to events and hospitality menu planning.
• Ensure food safety and allergen management.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Proactive approach

Job description

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Company Description

Title: Chef de Partie

Location: Milton Abbey School, Blandford Forum DT11 0BZ

Salary: £31,000 per annum + benefits!

Working Weeks: 44 weeks

Benefits Include:

• 28 days holiday
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts via our Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays, cinema & more)
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development and progression opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
  
  

We’re looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Milton Abbey School, a prestigious co-educational independent school for students aged 13–18.

You’ll support daily food service across breakfast, lunch and supper and have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of catering including events, functions and hospitality—especially during out-of-term periods. It’s a great role for a chef who thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing fresh, seasonal dishes.

Salary: £31,000 per annum

Shifts: 6:30 AM–2:30 PM or 11:00 AM–8:00 PM

Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days

If you're a skilled Chef de Partie ready to bring energy and creativity to a dynamic school kitchen, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, delivering high-quality meals across breakfast, lunch, and supper services.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen brigade to ensure smooth, efficient service and consistently high culinary standards.
• Prepare fresh, seasonal, and nutritious dishes for pupils, staff, and guests, with an emphasis on presentation and dietary needs.
• Contribute to a vibrant calendar of events and hospitality during out-of-term periods, crafting creative and bespoke menus.
• Uphold rigorous standards of food safety, allergen management, and health & safety compliance.
• Support stock control, ordering, and kitchen administration in collaboration with the Head Chef.
• Work a rotating shift pattern: 6:30 AM–2:30 PM or 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, including 1 in 3 weekends.
  
  

Qualifications

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills.
• A hands-on, proactive approach to kitchen operations.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Well-organised with a keen eye for detail.
  
  

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 opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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