Chef de Partie - East Grinstead

Blue Arrow - Southampton Perm Hub; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service in Greater London is seeking a Chef de Partie to support daily operations in a school environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, demonstrate a passion for fresh food, and uphold high standards of food safety. This position requires excellent teamwork skills and a proactive approach to work, ensuring the team delivers exceptional food and service. The role offers £13.70 per hour with a term-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie in catering, preferably in education.
• Passionate about seasonal food and creative presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations.
• Motivate team to deliver high food and service standards.
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are met.

Skills

Teamwork and communication skills

Attention to detail

Creativity in food presentation

Food safety knowledge

Flexibility in approach to work

Job description

Job Title : Chef de Partie

Salary : £13.70 per hour

Working Weeks : 40 weeks - Term-time

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef 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 smooth, timely service
• Support events and functions alongside school life

Qualifications

Candidate Profile

• Ideally, you will have experience as an Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting.
• 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

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