Chef De Partie

Thomas Franks Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Chef De Partie for a prestigious day school in London. You will work in a dynamic kitchen, preparing fresh meals and contributing to an innovative menu. This role offers opportunities for growth and creativity in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteer leave

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Individual training and development

Well-established apprenticeship programme

Social events

Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level.
• Genuine interest in food with excellent customer service skills.
• Connections in food preparation environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team to provide catering services to pupils and teachers.
• Produce food from scratch using fresh ingredients.
• Ensure adherence to food hygiene and safety policies.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Creativity

Attention to detail

Understanding of food costs

Job description

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: 24000
Hours: 40 per week

A private day school for girls aged 11–18 located in the City of Westminster, London. Catering for about 600 students and teachers daily. We offer a core feeding of Breakfast, AM & PM breaks, lunch, and a 6th Form café. There is also some hospitality at this location. It operates Monday to Friday and is Term Time only. This location benefits from great transport links.

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

You will have previous experience working within a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level.

You will be excited to work with fresh seasonal ingredients & regularly changing bespoke menus. You will be creative and have the opportunity to showcase your skillset.

Key responsibilities:

• Work well in a team of chefs providing catering services to pupils and teachers
• Produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, and following the company's brand standards
• Ensure company food standards are adhered to and wastage is controlled
• Follow all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures

You will have the following skills:

• A genuine interest in food & excellent customer service
• An all-round team player
• Innovation and passion for great food
• An organized Chef with attention to detail
• Understanding of food cost and wastage basics
• Good verbal English skills
• Good written English and reading skills
• Experience in customer service and/or food preparation environments is preferred

Benefits include:

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.)
• Free meals on duty
• Volunteers leave – up to one day per year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Individual training and development
• Well-established apprenticeship programme
• Team & company social events
• Employee assistance programme
• Workplace pension
• Career progression within a leading independent contract caterer

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business focused on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion, and style. Our clients and our people are central to our success.

Disclaimer

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS, identity, and reference checks (covering the last five years) will be part of the process. We fully comply with the DBS Code of Practice and are committed to safeguarding children. Please note that applications for school roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; all convictions must be declared.

Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks

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