Chef de Partie

BaxterStorey; Woldingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave (24 weeks)

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Free meals on duty

Job summary

Holroyd Howe at Woldingham School in Surrey is seeking a committed Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team. You’ll support the Head Chef, help maintain high standards, and contribute to daily meals and school events.

This is a full-time role joining a dedicated team in a school environment, with opportunities to influence menu planning and provide high-quality dining experiences for pupils.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have experience as a Sous Chef, or 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

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met
• Contribute to innovative menu planning
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service
• Support events and functions alongside school life
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Teamwork & communication

Food safety standards

Flexible & proactive

Job description

Job Title:Chef de Partie (CDP)
Location:Woldingham School -Surrey CR3 7DH
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Working days: Monday to Sunday, on operational days
Shifts: Day and evening shifts
Contract Type: 52 weeks of operation

Why Join us?

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development through apprenticeships for all experience levels.

About the role:

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Woldingham School. You’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met
• Contribute to innovative menu planning
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service
• Support events and functions alongside school life
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Qualifications

Candidate Profile:

• Ideally, you will have experience as an Sous Chef, or 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:

Inspiring every pupil

Safe, supportive spaces where children feel inspired, confident and encouraged to thrive. Their wellbeing is always our priority.

Empowering our people

Attracting, nurturing and retaining exceptional talent. Friendly, enthusiastic, creative teams who love what they do.

Food that sparks curiosity

Flavour-packed, nourishing dishes designed to educate, excite and create memorable dining experiences.

Protecting our planet

Championing seasonal UK produce, reducing waste and promoting sustainable behaviours in every kitchen and dining room.

Building trusted partnerships

Listening, collaborating and building relationships rooted in integrity, respect and a shared vision for excellence.

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.