Chef De Partie

Downe House; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school seeks an experienced Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. This role involves preparing high-quality meals, assisting senior chefs, and ensuring food hygiene standards. The position offers a supportive environment with benefits including free meals, a pension scheme, and access to gym facilities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme with 9% employer contributions

Free meals while on duty

Life insurance & critical illness cover

Access to gym and swimming pool

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role catering for large numbers.
• Understanding of food hygiene requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fresh food is prepared and presented to a high standard.
• Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in kitchen operations.
• Carry out food hygiene and health & safety requirements.

Skills

Food hygiene

Passion for food

Job description

Chef de Partie

37.5 hours per week , 5 days out of 7 Monday Sunday. Shift pattern on a rota 6.30am 2.30pm or 11.30am - 7.30pm

Salary: GBP29,045 per annum

Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls based in Cold Ash, Berkshire. We operate an in-house fully catered service for pupils and staff which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. In addition, we hold numerous catered events and formal dinners each year.

We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our busy and friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Chef to become an integral member of our kitchen team, assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day to day running of the kitchen. You will have previous experience of working in a similar role catering for large numbers, have a passion for food and an understanding of food hygiene requirements.

Main Duties

• Ensure that fresh food is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard.
• Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day to day running of the kitchen.
• Ensure that all food hygiene and health & safety requirements are carried out.

Benefits Include

• Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions at 9%
• Delicious free meals while on duty
• Life insurance & critical illness cover benefit
• A modern gym and swimming pool facilities available for staff use at set times
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Apply Now!

Closing date Monday 9th June. We will review applications upon receipt and reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Chef de Partie