Chef De Partie | Brighton | Schools | Weekdays [Enhanced Dbs Required]

Constellation; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Competitive pay

Daytime shifts

Work-life balance

Opportunities across schools

Job summary

Constellation in Brighton is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our school catering team, delivering fresh, nutritious meals to pupils and staff with daytime hours and Monday-to-Friday shifts.

You’ll support the Head Chef, handle menu prep, maintain high standards of food hygiene, and help mentor junior kitchen staff in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or similar is essential.
• A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is essential (training can be provided).
• Enhanced DBS Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals for pupils and staff.
• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Assist with menu preparation and food production.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to a high standard.
• Maintain food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Follow food safety, allergen, COSHH and Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Team player

Time management

Education

A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Chef de Partie – School Catering

Brighton | Monday to Friday | Daytime Hours | Competitive Pay

Are you a passionate Chef de Partie looking for a role with an excellent work-life balance? Join our catering team supporting schools across Brighton and help prepare fresh, nutritious meals for pupils and staff.

Working in a school environment offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while enjoying daytime hours and a supportive team atmosphere. You'll work alongside experienced catering professionals, ensuring high-quality food is prepared and served to the highest standards.

Whether you're looking for a new challenge or a better work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Shift Information

• Monday to Friday shifts only
• Typical shift times: 6:30am – 3:00pm or 7:00am – 3:30pm
• Priority will be given to candidates with flexible Monday to Friday availability
• School term-time opportunities with ongoing work available

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality meals for pupils and staff
• Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Assisting with menu preparation and food production
• Ensuring food is prepared and presented to a high standard
• Managing food stock, rotation and storage
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
• Following food safety, allergen, COSHH and Health & Safety procedures at all times
• Supporting and mentoring Kitchen Assistants and Catering Assistants where required
• Working efficiently as part of a busy and professional catering team

What We Offer

• Enhanced DBS certificate provided where required
• Competitive pay
• Monday to Friday daytime shifts with an excellent work-life balance
• Ongoing opportunities across schools in Brighton
• Development opportunities
• Opportunity to work at over 5,000 Compass venues across the UK
• Compass Exclusive Benefits
• Lifestyle Benefits "Perks" Platform
• Health & Wellbeing Support Programme, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme

What We're Looking For

• An experienced Chef de Partie or equivalent level chef
• Passion for producing fresh, nutritious food
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Reliable, professional and committed to delivering excellent food quality

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar chef position is essential.
• A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is essential (training can be provided where required).
• As these roles are based within educational settings, an Enhanced DBS Check is required.

Why Join Us?

Working as a Chef de Partie in our Brighton schools offers the opportunity to develop your culinary career while enjoying sociable daytime hours and weekends off. You'll become part of a supportive team, preparing fresh meals that make a real difference to pupils every day.

With competitive pay, ongoing work, excellent benefits and opportunities to work across thousands of Compass venues nationwide, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with us.

We'll be in touch as soon as possible and, if successful, you could be working in one of our Brighton schools within just a few days.