Chef De Partie - Caterham

Blue Arrow; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team at a prestigious independent school. The role involves providing high-quality meals, managing stock levels, and ensuring food hygiene standards. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and possess strong supervisory skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Time off during school holidays

Opportunity for skill development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience as Chef de Partie.
• Supervisory and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to maintain high food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide food/service to high standards across the business.
• Manage stock levels effectively.
• Ensure all health and hygiene requirements are met.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

Food safety standards

Problem-solving

Customer service

Job description

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of up to £31,000
• Work in a supportive, professional kitchen team within one of Surrey's most prestigious independent schools
• Enjoy time off during school holidays
• Alternate weekend working (approximately 3 per term) to help maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Excellent opportunity to develop your culinary skills and progress within a reputable company

Job Description

As our next Chef de Partie, you will be an integral part of our kitchen team, supporting the preparation and service of high-quality meals for students and staff. You will assist with food preparation, maintain high food hygiene standards, and ensure smooth kitchen operations. You will work closely with the team, ensuring to create a nurturing and positive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide food/service to a consistent high standard, including assisting senior chefs with functions in other different areas throughout the business.
• At least 3 years experience as Chef de Partie
• Responsible to manage stock levels of the section you are overseeing
• Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by senior chefs.
• To ensure all Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements are being adhered to
• Any other reasonable request by the Senior Management.

Qualifications

• You thrive on getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities
• You draw satisfaction from managing, training and supporting a team
• You provide a professional catering service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met
• Possess excellent supervisory and communication skills
• Good delegation and influencing skills
• Able to demonstrate your analogical approach to problem solving
• Have the ability to display a real passion for food and customer service

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