Chef de Partie

The Methodist Church in Britain; Piddinghoe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chef de Partie role sits within Plumpton College's catering operation, delivering meals to students, staff and visitors across multiple outlets and events. You will help prepare menus for student dining, functions and conferences, while upholding food safety, hygiene and stock control standards.

The role operates on a seven-day rota with evening, weekend and holiday cover, and may involve support at One Garden Brighton.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 701 and 702 or equivalent qualification
• Current Food Hygiene Certificate

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals to a high standard
• Support catering across outlets and events
• Assist with menu preparation for student dining, functions and conferences
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene
• Complete cleaning schedules and food temperature records
• Help minimise food waste through portion control and careful preparation
• Ensure stock is stored correctly and stock rotation procedures are followed
• Provide a polite, professional and welcoming service to students, staff and guests
• Offer cover for evenings, weekends, holiday periods and special functions when needed
• Support catering at One Garden Brighton when required

Skills

Cooking with fresh produce

Food safety

Customer service

Manual handling

Education

C&G 701/702

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

The Chef de Partie post sits within the catering outlets run by Plumpton College, where the work centres on preparing and serving food for students, staff and visitors across several outlets and events. Duties include menu preparation for student dining, functions and conferences, alongside food safety, hygiene and stock rotation. The role runs on a seven-day rota with evening, weekend and holiday cover, and may include support at One Garden Brighton. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Prepare, cook and serve meals to a high standard
• Support catering across a range of outlets and events
• Assist with menu preparation for student dining, functions and conferences
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene
• Complete cleaning schedules and food temperature records
• Help minimise food waste through portion control and careful preparation
• Ensure stock is stored correctly and stock rotation procedures are followed
• Provide a polite, professional and welcoming service to students, staff and guests
• Offer cover for evenings, weekends, holiday periods and special functions when needed
• Support catering at One Garden Brighton when required

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 701 and 702, or an equivalent qualification and/or relevant catering, hospitality and food experience
• Current Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role

Skills & knowledge

• Strong cooking skills and experience working with fresh produce
• A passion for good food and high standards
• Good customer service skills
• Physical ability to carry out manual handling duties

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence and own transport

Nice to have

• A flexible, approachable and outgoing manner
• Experience of working well under pressure
• Strong teamworking skills
• Previous supervisory experience or experience deputising for a Head Chef