Chef de Partie

Impact Food Group; Westonbirt; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free meals on shift

Professional culinary training

Staff discounts

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef De Partie to join our catering team at Westonbirt School in Tetbury. You will prepare fresh, seasonal meals for students and staff, focusing on quality, portion control and presentation to meet high standards.

Working Monday to Friday, 11am-7:30pm or 12:00-20:30, 40 hours per week across 39 weeks per year. Salary £25,800 per annum with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Catering experience in professional/high-volume environments.
• Strong focus on quality, presentation and portioning.
• Willingness to support catering events and functions.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe preparation practices.
• Team-oriented with good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals from scratch using fresh ingredients.
• Support menu planning and adapt dishes to dietary requirements.
• Assist with catering events, banquets and special functions.
• Ensure kitchen is clean, organised and compliant with food safety standards.
• Collaborate with team to deliver consistently high-quality meals.

Skills

Catering experience

High-quality food

Event support

Food hygiene

Team player

Job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.

About The Role

Job Title: Chef De Partie

School Location: Westonbirt School, Tetbury, GL8 8QG

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 11am-7.30pm or 12noon-8.30pm (40 hours per week)

Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year

Pay Details: £25,800 per Annum

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Cook, you’ll prepare fresh, seasonal meals for our independent schools. You’ll focus on quality, presentation, and portioning to meet the expectations of students and staff.

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking meals from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Supporting menu planning and adapting dishes to dietary requirements
• Preparing and assisting with catering events, banquets, and special functions
• Ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards
• Working closely with the team to deliver consistently excellent meals

Skills & experience

• Previous catering experience, ideally in a professional or high-volume environment
• Passion for high-quality food, presentation, and attention to detail
• Experience or willingness to support catering events and special functions
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe preparation practices
• Team player with strong organisational skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development and culinary training
• Work as part of a highly professional team in prestigious schools
• Receive a free meal on shift.
• Access a wide range of free qualifications and career development opportunities.
• Benefit from a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers
• Take part in monthly incentives for top-performing teams, including shopping vouchers.

A kitchen visit, trade test and interview will be required for this role.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.