Chef De Partie

Thomas Franks Ltd.; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fresh food catering company as a Chef De Partie in London. You'll work in a dynamic kitchen environment, preparing fresh meals for students and teachers while contributing to creatively changing menus. Enjoy a supportive team, benefits like free meals, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

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

Comprehensive training and development

Well-established apprenticeship program

Employee assistance program

Workplace pension

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience working at CDP or junior sous chef level.
• Enthusiastic about fresh seasonal ingredients and creativity in cooking.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of chefs for catering services.
• Prepare food from scratch and maintain high food standards.
• Follow Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Understanding of food cost and wastage

Good verbal and written English skills

Job description

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: 17.00

Hours: 40 per week

A co-educational independent day school for 4-11 year olds in Balham, London, catering for about 500 students and teachers daily. We offer a core feeding of AM snack, Lunch, PM snack, and Hospitality & events at this location. This is a term-time-only contract working Monday to Friday. The school benefits from excellent transport links.

Position: Chef De Partie

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

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

You will be enthusiastic about working with fresh seasonal ingredients and regularly changing bespoke menus. Creativity and skill showcase opportunities are available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate effectively with a team of chefs to provide catering services for pupils and teachers.
• Prepare food using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, and adhering to brand standards.
• Maintain food standards and control wastage.
• Follow all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies, and allergen control procedures.

Required Skills:

• Genuine interest in food and excellent customer service skills.
• Team player with innovation and passion for quality food.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Understanding of food cost and wastage basics.
• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation environments is preferred.

Benefits:

• 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
• Comprehensive training and development
• Well-established apprenticeship program
• Team and company social events
• Employee assistance program
• Workplace pension
• Opportunities for career progression within a leading contract 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.

Important Information

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check, identity, and reference checks covering the last five years are part of the selection process. We comply fully with DBS regulations and are committed to safeguarding children. Please note, applications for school positions are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, requiring full disclosure of any criminal history.

Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering a culture of growth and inclusion. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, as we believe diversity enhances results and work life.