Chef de Partie

Holroyd Howe; Malvern; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Free meals at work

Apprenticeships for all levels

Job summary

Holroyd Howe currently seeks a Chef de Partie to join the Malvern College and The Downs team. The successful candidate will plan, prepare and cook menu items under the guidance of the Sous/Head Chef, and contribute to developing menus aligned with educational catering standards.

You will be part of a supportive team with opportunities to influence menu planning, food trends and kitchen efficiency in a high-volume school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within contract catering or educational institutions preferred.
• Culinary degree or relevant certifications required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Fun and enthusiastic personality.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook menu items as directed by the Sous/Head Chef.
• Assist in development and planning of menus and future food trends.
• Assist with stock taking as required.
• Ensure smooth running of your section and prompt service.
• Be customer focused and exceed expectations.
• Demonstrate and instruct Commis Chefs as directed by the Head Chef.
• Compile food orders and manage stock, deliveries, and wastage.

Skills

Experience in contract catering

Culinary degree

Food safety knowledge

Multitasking

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Enthusiastic

Organised

Team player

Education

Culinary degree or certs

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 28000 - GBP 29000 - yearly

Company Description

Location: College Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3DF
Rate of pay: £13.93ph (Equivalent to £29,000pa)
Hours:40 hours per week (5 out of 7 days)

Weeks: 52 weeks

• 28 days holiday
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join the prestigious team atMalvern College and The Downs. This role offers the chance to work with a supportive team and staff.Malvern College is situated in the heart of the Malvern.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef de Partieto make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Job Description

• To plan, prepare and cook menu items as directed by the Sous / Head Chef.
• To assist in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, and to be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
• To assist with stock taking when required.
• To carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.
• To ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded.
• To be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.
• To be a team player, assisting other team members when necessary.
• To treat members of the team at location as you would expect to be treated.
• To demonstrate and instruct Commis Chefs in food preparation and cooking skills as directed by the Sous / Head Chef
• To compile all food orders for sections under your supervision, ensuring food standards and cost are agreed with the Head Chef; to ensure stock, deliveries and wastage are all checked and recorded in line with company and food standards.
• To gain an understanding of food costing, sales mix and menu planning.
• To adhere to the company’s Hygiene, Health and Safety policies.
• To rigorously follow the company cleaning schedules.
• To ensure that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the company’s Hygiene, Healthy and Safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
• Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organisation skills.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
• Have a flexible approach to work.

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.