Chef de Partie

Plumpton College; Lewes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus seasonal eff

Job summary

Plumpton College is looking for a skilled and adaptable Chef du Partie to join our catering on a full-time basis. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and can work across different catering settings to join a strong team.

You will support the day-to-day operation of the College’s catering outlets, helping to prepare and serve high-quality food for students, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 701/702 or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong cooking skills and experience with fresh produce.
• Passion for good food and high standards.
• Full UK driving licence and transport.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals to a high standard.
• Support catering across a range of outlets and events.
• Assist with menu preparation for student dining, functions and conferences.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene.
• Complete cleaning schedules and temperature records.
• Minimise food waste through portion control.
• Ensure stock is stored correctly and rotated.
• Provide polite, professional service to students, staff and guests.
• Offer cover for evenings, weekends, holidays and special functions.
• Support catering provision at One Garden Brighton when required.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Flexibility

Manual handling

Education

City & Guilds 701 & 702

Catering experience

Job description

• Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus seasonal efficiency days

Description

Plumpton College is looking for a skilled and adaptable Chef du Partie to join our catering on a full-time basis.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and can work across different catering settings to join a strong team. You will support the day-to-day operation of the College’s catering outlets, helping to prepare and serve high-quality food for students, staff and visitors.

Working alongside the Head Chef, chefs and food service assistants, you will contribute to a positive kitchen environment and help maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service.

What you will do

• Prepare, cook and serve meals to a high standard
• Support catering across a range of outlets and events
• Assist with menu preparation for student dining, functions, and conferences
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene
• Complete cleaning schedules and food temperature records
• Help minimise food waste through portion control and careful preparation
• Ensure stock is stored correctly and stock rotation procedures are followed
• Provide a polite, professional and welcoming service to students, staff and guests
• Offer cover for evenings, weekends, holiday periods and special functions when needed
• Support catering provision at One Garden Brighton when required

What we are looking for

You will need to have:

• City & Guilds 701 and 702, or an equivalent qualification and/or relevant catering, hospitality and food experience
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong cooking skills and experience of working with fresh produce
• A passion for good food and high standards
• The physical ability to carry out manual handling duties
• A full UK driving licence and your own transport

It would also be helpful if you have:

• A flexible, approachable and outgoing manner
• Experience of working well under pressure
• Strong teamworking skills
• Previous supervisory experience or experience deputising for a Head Chef

About You

We are looking for someone who shares our student-focused values and is committed to equality of opportunity and creating a supportive environment for staff and students.

At Plumpton College, we are:

• Ambitious and progressive
• Enterprising
• Professional
• Passionate about everything we do
• Supportive

Additional Information

We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot begin until the appropriate DBS clearance has been received and considered.