Chef de Partie

Taylor Shaw; Kettering; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in contract catering is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role involves preparing and cooking nutritious meals for students, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a commitment to customer service excellence. With a focus on teamwork and a supportive work environment, this position offers opportunities for career progression and the chance to make a positive impact on young people's wellbeing. Join this innovative company and be part of a mission to provide the best food for our younger generation.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

Term Time Holidays

Family Leave

Paid Charity Leave

Opportunities for Career Progression

Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits

Life Assurance & Pension Schemes

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Qualifications

• Passion for high-quality food preparation and cooking.
• Experience in a busy kitchen environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for primary and secondary schools.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

Customer Service

Teamwork

Health & Safety Regulations

Education

Relevant Culinary Qualifications

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

This role sits within our Education division - catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.

What you'll be doing...

As a Chef de Partie, you will be involved in cooking the food for both the Primary and Secondary schools, working with the kitchen team in line with company procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure food preparation and control meets requirements in respect of COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported.
• Support the manager in maintaining, ordering, and controlling food stocks within budget.
• Maintain up-to-date product and menu knowledge, and ensure a high standard of food preparation and presentation, ensuring portion and quality control.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness of all areas in the kitchen and of equipment.
• Preparation and cooking of the food for both schools, alongside the Chef Manager.

What can you bring?

• Possess a passion for food preparation, cooking, and presentation to a high standard.
• Focused on the front line.
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Team player.
• Previous experience of working in a busy kitchen.

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Savour delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours.
• Term Time Holidays: Offering you flexibility.
• Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times.
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes.
• Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally.
• Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes.
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme.

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space.
• Sporting Venues & Stadium.
• Attraction & Heritage Sites.
• Public Sector & Defence.
• Health, Care & Hospitals.
• Schools, Colleges & Universities.

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality

At Elior, we're committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.

Ultimately, we believe it's our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!

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