Chef De Partie

Search; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational institution is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their catering team in Leatherhead, Surrey. This full-time, term-time-only role involves preparing fresh, nutritious meals for students and staff, while maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene. The ideal candidate will have craft skills and a passion for cooking, with NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery preferred. Excellent benefits and career progression opportunities available.

Benefits

Term-time permanent contract

Excellent training and career progression

Pension and Life Assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

High street discounts

On-site parking

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Lunch provided for staff

Qualifications

• Proven craft skills in a kitchen environment.
• Creativity in preparing seasonal dishes.
• Genuine passion for fresh food is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, seasonal meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Work closely with Head and Sous Chefs to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen organization.

Skills

Craft skills

Creativity

Passion for fresh food

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent)

Job description

Position

• Chef de Partie
• Leatherhead, Surrey
• Full-time - 40 hours per week (5 over 7 days, rota between 06:00-19:30, approx. 1 Saturday per month) Term time only!
• £28000 Per Annum

We are seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join the catering team at an independent school in Surrey. This term-time-only position offers an excellent work-life balance, preparing fresh, seasonal meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

You’ll work closely with the Head and Sous Chefs to deliver high-quality, nutritious dishes for pupils and staff, maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, presentation, and kitchen organisation.

The ideal candidate will bring proven craft skills, creativity, and a genuine passion for fresh food. An NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent) is preferred.

Benefits

• Term-time permanent contract
• Excellent training and career progression
• Pension and Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• High street discounts
• On-site parking and Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Lunch provided for staff

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