Chef De Partie - Berkhamsted

Chartwells Independent; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time only - 42 weeks

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and broader health benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for purchases

Wellness and fitness classes

Share discounts with family

5 days out of 7 work pattern

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our catering team at an Independent School. The role focuses on preparing fresh, high-quality meals and delivering an exceptional dining experience for pupils and staff.

The successful candidate will have a strong Chef De Partie background, excellent culinary skills, and a passion for food trends, while upholding health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for high-quality fresh food.
• Chef De Partie background.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Excellent culinary skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of current food trends and fashion.
• Knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent people skills and customer service orientation.
• Immaculate presentation and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and present to company and client standards.
• Maintain the company's reputation for excellent food and service.
• Uphold Health and Safety and Food Safety standards.
• Be customer focused and exceed expectations.
• Ensure all food is cooked, presented and served to standard.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the business.
• Demonstrate commitment to company values in all duties.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Customer service

Creativity

Hygiene knowledge

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Term time only - 42 weeks
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 days out of 7

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join our catering team at our Independent School. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled chef who takes pride in preparing fresh, high-quality food while helping to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

More about the role

• To plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by the company and the client
• To ensure that the company's reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers
• To ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy
• To be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.
• To ensure all food is cooked, presented and served in line with company standards
• To act as a positive ambassador for the business
• To show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role.

Who you are

• Passionate and aims to cook to the highest quality freshest food possible
• Strong and consistent Chef De Partie background
• Good motivator and able to work well within a team
• Have excellent culinary skills with great attention to detail
• A creative thinker with sound knowledge of the latest food trends and fashions
• Have sound knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements
• Self-motivated withthe ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and work well within a team
• Immaculate personal presentation, outgoing, passionate, excellent customer service and communication skills are required for this highly visible position

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0408/98820001/52806430/SU #Lodestone House

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!