Chef De Partie

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

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in London is seeking a Chef De Partie for its kitchen team. The position offers a full-time permanent contract, focusing on fresh ingredients and creative menu planning. Applicants should have previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a passion for food. Benefits include discounts at major retailers and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms

Free meals during shifts

Volunteers leave (up to one day per year)

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Training and development opportunities

Established apprenticeship program

Team and social events

Employee assistance program

Workplace pension

Career progression within a leading independent caterer

Qualifications

• Previous experience at CDP or junior sous chef level.
• A genuine interest in food.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a team to provide catering services.
• Prepare food from scratch, ensuring brand standards are met.
• Adhere to all food hygiene, health & safety policies.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Food innovation

Food cost understanding

Verbal and written English

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.

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

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

You will be excited to work with fresh seasonal ingredients and regularly changing bespoke menus. Creativity and skill showcase are encouraged.

Key responsibilities:

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

Skills required:

• Genuine interest in food and excellent customer service skills.
• Strong team player.
• Passion and innovation for great food.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Understanding of food costs and wastage.
• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation environment is preferred.

Benefits include:

• Discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc. (Wider wallet scheme).
• Free meals during shifts.
• Volunteers leave – up to one day per year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Recommend a friend bonus.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Established apprenticeship program.
• Team and social events.
• Employee assistance program.
• Workplace pension.
• Career progression within a leading independent caterer.

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, and individuality. 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 will be part of the process. We are committed to safeguarding children and fair recruitment practices.

Diversity and Inclusion

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