Chef De Partie

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Hook; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious boarding school in Hook is seeking an Evening Chef to support the Executive Chef. The role involves preparing high-standard home-cooked meals for students, with a focus on fresh ingredients and excellent customer service. The position requires teamwork and attention to detail, with a working pattern of 5 days out of 7, including some weekends. Benefits include discounts, free meals, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms

Free meals on duty

Volunteering leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Extensive training and development programs

Well-established apprenticeship programs

Team and social events

Employee assistance program

Workplace pension

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or Junior Sous Chef level required.
• Good verbal and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive/Head Chef in food preparation and service.
• Cook and serve approximately 40 boarding students each evening.
• Adhere to food hygiene and safety policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Food Preparation

Job description

A co-educational private day and boarding school located in Hampshire, catering to 800 pupils and teachers from nursery to 18 years old. The school offers a core menu including breakfast, lunch, supper, morning snack, and afternoon snack. Hospitality services are a significant part of this location.

This is a term-time only contract working 38 weeks per year; for the nursery, operation is 52 weeks. The role involves a 7-day operation with a working pattern of 5 days out of 7. An additional benefit is free on-site parking.

Position: Evening Chef

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

Responsibilities include supporting the Executive/Head Chef in preparation and service (lunch) for students daily, and preparing/cooking/serving 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, be confident in closing down the kitchen at the end of shifts, and complete mandatory paperwork.

Working hours are from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm (Monday to Friday). When working weekends, you will have two days off during the week. Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or Junior Sous Chef level is required.

This is a boarding school open during weekends; therefore, 5/7 days work is required, including some weekend shifts (2 out of 6 weekends every 6 weeks). During half-term when the school is closed, you will not be required to work. This schedule covers approximately 15 weeks per year.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Work effectively within a team of chefs to serve pupils and teachers.
• Prepare food from scratch using fresh ingredients, following brand standards.
• Adhere to food standards and control wastage.
• Follow Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies, and allergen procedures.

Skills and Attributes:

• Genuine interest in food and excellent customer service skills.
• Team player with innovation and passion for quality food.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Understanding of food cost and wastage basics.

Knowledge and Competencies:

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

Benefits:

• Discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc. (Wider Wallet scheme).
• Free meals on duty.
• Volunteering leave (up to one day per year).
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Recommend a friend bonus.
• Extensive training and development programs.
• Well-established apprenticeship programs.
• Team and social events.
• Employee assistance program.
• Workplace pension.
• Opportunities for career progression within a leading independent caterer.
• Approximately 15 weeks off per year, including term time plus 3 weeks.

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 check, identity, and reference checks will be part of the process. We are committed to safeguarding children and ensuring fair treatment regardless of criminal history, with applications in a school context being exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, inviting applications from underrepresented groups to promote diversity, which we believe enhances results and working life.