Chef De Partie

Thomas Franks Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent caterer is seeking a talented Chef De Partie for a prestigious London location. This role involves preparing high-quality meals using fresh ingredients, maintaining food standards, and working collaboratively in a team. The position offers opportunities for creativity and career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Discounts at major retailers

Free meals on duty

Volunteer leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Referral bonuses

Training and development

Social events

Employee assistance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level.
• Passion for working with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Creativity in menu creation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch.
• Maintain food standards and control wastage.
• Follow Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team player

Organised

Detail-oriented

Good verbal and written English communication

Job description

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: 16.00ph
Hours: 37.5 per week

A small independent pre-prep day school for boys, part of a large group of schools, located in Marylebone, London. Catering for about 440 students and teachers, offering lunch and mid-morning snacks, with some hospitality services. This is a term-time only contract working 40 weeks a year, operating Monday to Friday.

We are seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join our team at one of our prestigious London locations.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level, with a passion for working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and creating bespoke menus. Creativity and skill showcase opportunities are available.

Key responsibilities:

• Work effectively within a team of chefs providing catering services to pupils and staff.
• Prepare food using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, and adhering to brand standards.
• Maintain food standards and control wastage.
• Follow Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies, and allergen control procedures.

Skills and qualities required:

• Genuine interest in food and excellent customer service skills.
• Strong team player with innovation and passion for quality food.
• Organised, detail-oriented, with understanding of food cost and wastage.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation environments is preferred.

Benefits include discounts at major retailers, free meals on duty, volunteer leave, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, cycle to work scheme, referral bonuses, training and development, social events, employee assistance, and career progression opportunities within a leading independent caterer.

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, 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 comply with the DBS Code of Practice and are committed to safeguarding children, with fair treatment for all applicants, and an exemption from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 for school roles.

Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, believing that diversity leads to better results and a more inclusive workplace.