Chef De Partie

TN United Kingdom; Warminster; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious school in Warminster seeks a Chef De Partie to join their culinary team. The role involves preparing fresh, seasonal dishes and collaborating with a dedicated team to maintain high food standards. This full-time position offers opportunities for creativity and career progression within a leading independent caterer.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeship programs

Team and social events

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience at CDP or junior sous chef level.
• Genuine interest in food and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with chefs to provide catering services.
• Prepare food from scratch and adhere to brand standards.
• Maintain high food standards and control wastage.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Food Preparation

Food Hygiene

Job description

Job Description:

Chef De Partie

Warminster

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: 27352.00
Hours: 40 per week

A co-educational private boarding and day school in Warminster, Wiltshire, catering to pupils aged three to eighteen. The school comprises Pre-Prep, Prep, and Senior School, serving nearly 1000 students with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hospitality services. As a boarding school, it operates 7 days a week with shift patterns of 5 over 7, with some roles being term-time only and others full-year. Free on-site parking is an additional benefit.

We are seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join our team at one of our prestigious locations in Warminster.

You should have previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level. You will enjoy working with fresh seasonal ingredients and bespoke menus that change regularly, providing an opportunity to showcase your creativity and skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate effectively with a team of chefs to provide catering services to pupils and staff
• Prepare food using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, and adhering to brand standards
• Maintain high food standards and control wastage
• Follow all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies, and allergen control procedures

Skills required:

• Genuine interest in food and excellent customer service
• Team player with a collaborative approach
• Passion and innovation for great food
• Organized with attention to detail
• Understanding of food costs and wastage management

Knowledge / competencies:

• Good verbal English skills
• Proficient written English reading and comprehension
• Experience in customer service or food preparation environments is preferred

Benefits include:

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.)
• Free meals on duty
• Volunteers leave – up to one day per year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship programs
• Team and social events
• Employee assistance program
• Workplace pension
• Career progression within a leading independent caterer

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, passion, and style. We prioritize our clients and staff to ensure daily success.

Disclaimer

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS, identity, and reference checks will be conducted. We adhere to the DBS Code of Practice and are committed to safeguarding children. Criminal convictions must be declared, as applications for roles in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, believing that diversity leads to better results and a more inclusive workplace.