Chef de Partie

TN United Kingdom; Bushey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking an experienced CDP to join their prestigious education settings. The role involves preparing exceptional meals, ensuring high standards of food safety, and contributing to a positive dining experience for students. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work within set budgets, while enjoying benefits such as free meals and training opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals whilst at work

HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Employee recognition through awards

Work/life balance initiatives

Employee Benefits Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Recommend a friend scheme

Prestigious working environments

Team events throughout the year

28 holiday days including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in education catering preferred.
• Progressive career history.
• Knowledge of current food trends.
• Ability to work within budgets.
• Experience in training and coaching a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality meals.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Cost and plan menus accurately.
• Contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Passion for food

Customer service

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

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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.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional CDP who can bake as well?

If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

Job Description

The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people, so we are searching for an experienced CDP with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our team at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

As a CDP who can bake as well, you will…

Along with excellent presentation, organisational, and communication skills, you will demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience working within education catering
• Have a progressive career to date
• Be up to date with current food trends
• Have a genuine passion for food and customer service
• Possess good Health & Safety knowledge
• Be able to work within set budgets
• Know how to cost and plan menus accurately
• Be familiar with training and coaching a team

Additional Information

We offer many advantages to our employees, including bespoke benefits such as:

• Free meals whilst at work
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Employee recognition through awards
• Work/life balance initiatives
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events throughout the year
• 28 holiday days including bank holidays

We invest in training and developing our teams to equip them with the skills necessary to excel in their roles. Our outstanding teams of professionals tailor our catering services specifically to children of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles are regarded as regulated activity, requiring an Enhanced DBS check, including a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. Shortlisted candidates will need to provide relevant information regarding their criminal history.

This appointment is contingent upon the return of satisfactory professional references.