Chef De Partie

Holroyd Howe; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead the dessert section within our school catering teams. You will work under the Head Chef to deliver high-quality desserts and seasonal offerings, ensuring consistency and presentation across menus.

You will uphold strict food safety standards, manage mise en place, and support event catering and school functions. A proactive, flexible, and collaborative mindset is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie in contract catering.
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal food.
• Strong attention to detail and food safety standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, Dessert section.
• Join the team in delivering high standards of food and service.
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met.
• Contribute to menu planning and food concepts.
• Support events and functions alongside school.

Skills

Dessert experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations primarily Dessert section
• Join the team in delivering high standards of food and service
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met
• Contribute to innovative menu planning and food concepts
• Support events and functions alongside school

Qualifications

Candidate Profile:

• Ideally, you will have experience as Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting.
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to work

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

People first

We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always

Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education

We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do

Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking

New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

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.