Chef de Partie

Holroyd Howe; Malvern; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Free meals whilst at work

Training and development opportunities

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Chef de Partie at Malvern College and The Downs to join a supportive team. The role requires planning, preparation, and cooking to the Head/Sous Chef's direction, with involvement in menu development and cost control.

You will help maintain high standards in a high-volume kitchen and contribute to a positive student dining experience. The ideal candidate has contract catering or educational institution experience, a culinary qualification, and strong food safety

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook menu items as directed by the Sous/Head Chef.
• Assist in development and planning of menus, including future food trends and new service styles.
• Assist with stock taking when required.
• Carry out smooth and efficient running of your section.
• Ensure customers receive prompt and efficient service and expectations are exceeded.
• Be customer focused, approachable and exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.
• Be a team player, assisting other team members when necessary.
• Treat location team with respect.
• Demonstrate and instruct Commis Chefs in food prep and cooking skills.
• Compile all food orders for sections under supervision, ensure food standards and cost are agreed with Head Chef; check stock, deliveries and wastage.

Skills

Similar-role exp

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Flexible schedule

Organised

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

• 3 days grandparent leave

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

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 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
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join the prestigious team at Malvern 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 Partie to 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.

Nutrition

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.

Food Innovation

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.