Chef de Partie - CM3 3HS

Wshgroup; Boreham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Chef de Partie to support daily kitchen operations in our contract catering service, with a focus on education settings. You will motivate the team, maintain high standards of food and service, and ensure strict allergen controls.

The role emphasizes fresh seasonal cooking, attention to detail, and proactive teamwork. DBS and Right to Work in the UK compliance are required as part of safeguarding and roles involving children.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie in contract catering is desirable but full training will be provided.
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen brigade 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 a smooth and timely service.
• Support events and functions alongside the school calendar.
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen brigade 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 mis-en-place and ensure a smooth and timely service
• Support events and functions alongside the school calendar
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Candidate Profile

• Ideally, you will have experience as a Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting. But not essential as full training will be provided.
• 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

We pride ourselves on:

• People first
• Great food, always
• Food education
• Respect in everything we do
• Fresh thinking

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.