Chef De Partie - Cobham

Holroyd Howe; Cobham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave (3 days)

Maternity leave – 24 weeks enhanced

Training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub and employee assistance

Free meals on duty

Career progression and development

HIT Apprenticeships available

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is recruiting a Chef de Partie for a prestigious independent school in Surrey. This term-time role focuses on delivering fresh, seasonal menus and ensuring quality for both day pupils and staff.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to support the main dining service and occasional hospitality events, balancing nutrition, presentation and taste. We value passion for food, excellent presentation, and strong organisation.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a kitchen environment
• Strong teamwork and communication in a fast-paced setting
• Solid knowledge of food safety standards and practices
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume kitchen

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and presentation of all dishes to meet company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen in line with health and safety regulations.
• Demonstrate leadership, effective communication, and teamwork within the team.
• Be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and school events as required.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

High-volume kitchen

Job description

We're looking for a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie to join our team at a prestigious independent school in Surrey. This is a fantastic term-time opportunity to work in a rewarding environment where quality, creativity, and consistency are at the forefront of what we do. The school caters for both day pupils and staff, offering breakfast, lunch, and a well-regarded supper club. Shifts are split across breakfast/lunch and lunch/supper, providing variety and structure to the week. As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver a fresh, seasonal menu that balances nutrition, presentation, and taste-supporting both the main dining service and occasional hospitality events.

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

• Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.
• Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork., Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred but not essential
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Have excellent organisation skills.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
• Have a flexible approach to work.

Holroyd Howe is 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.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on: Sustainability Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals. Nutrition We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients. Food Innovation We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team. From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts via our Perkbox app - including high street retailers, holidays, and cinema
• Access to a dedicated wellbeing hub and employee assistance programme
• Free meals while on duty
• Career progression and development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships available for all experience levels