Chef De Partie

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

Job summary

A prestigious school in Hook seeks a talented Evening Chef. The role involves preparing high-quality meals for approximately 40 boarding students each evening, ensuring food hygiene and service standards. This position offers an opportunity to work with seasonal ingredients and provides significant responsibilities within a committed culinary team.

Benefits

Free meals during shifts

Discount schemes at retailers

Volunteering leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance program

Workplace pension

Career progression opportunities

15 weeks off per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef De Partie or junior sous chef required.
• Passion for cooking and high standards in food presentation.
• Interest in working with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve lunch and dinner for students.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.
• Work within a team to provide quality catering services.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Job description

Chef De Partie Hook
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £26,923.20
Hours: 40 per week

A co-educational private day and boarding school located in Hampshire, catering for 800 pupils and teachers from nursery to 18 years. We offer breakfast, lunch, supper, morning snack, and afternoon snack. The location has a significant hospitality component. This is a term-time only contract working 38 weeks a year, with nursery operation year-round (52 weeks). The operation runs 7 days a week, with a shift pattern of 5 days out of 7. Free on-site parking is available.

We are seeking a talented Evening Chef to join our team at our prestigious location in Hook.

Responsibilities include supporting the Exec/Head Chef in preparing and serving lunch daily, and preparing/cooking/serving dinner for approximately 40 boarding students each evening.

The ideal candidate will be able to cook and present high-standard, home-cooked food, possess excellent customer service skills, and be confident in closing down the kitchen at the end of shifts and completing mandatory paperwork.

Shift hours are 10.30 am to 7.00 pm, Monday to Friday, with some weekends (2 out of 6 weekends every 6 weeks) required, especially during half-term when the school is closed (no work during these weeks). Weekend shifts are part of a 15-week schedule annually.

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

This is a boarding school, so weekend work is necessary. During school holidays, when the school is closed, you will not be required to work.

You will enjoy working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and regularly changing bespoke menus, providing opportunities to showcase your skills and creativity.

Key responsibilities:

• Work effectively within a team of chefs to provide catering services to pupils and staff.
• Produce food using fresh ingredients, from scratch, adhering to brand standards.
• Ensure food standards are maintained and wastage is controlled.
• Follow all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies, and allergen control procedures.

Desired skills:

• A genuine interest in food and excellent customer service.
• Strong team player.
• Passion and innovation in food preparation.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Understanding of food cost and wastage management.

Knowledge/competencies:

• Good verbal English skills.
• Good written English and reading skills.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation environments is preferred.

Benefits include:

• Discount schemes at major retailers and restaurants.
• Free meals during shifts.
• Volunteering leave.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Referral bonuses.
• Training and development programs.
• Team social events.
• Employee assistance program.
• Workplace pension.
• Career progression opportunities within a leading caterer.
• 15 weeks off per year (term time plus 3 weeks).

About us:

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, individuality, passion, and style. 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 conducted. We are committed to safeguarding children and complying with DBS policies. Post in a school is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; all criminal convictions must be declared.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups, believing that diversity enhances results and workplace quality.