Chef De Partie - Egham

Compass Group UK; Egham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free onsite parking

Contributory pension scheme

Term time only (48 weeks per year)

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Job summary

TASIS England, an independent school in Egham, is recruiting a Chef de Partie as part of the Compass Group UK&I catering team. You will contribute to delivering high-quality meals for pupils and staff in a fast-paced environment.

Based at Lodestone House, 40 hours per week across 5 days, term time only (48 weeks per year). Salary £32,000 with opportunities for professional growth within the school catering program.

Qualifications

• Strong background as Chef de Partie in a professional kitchen.
• Passion for fresh, high-quality food and presentation.
• Able to manage a section in a busy catering environment.
• Good knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Run your section to the required standards and specifications.
• Prepare, cook and present fresh food to a consistently high standard.
• Ensure all dishes meet required quality and portion specifications.
• Follow Food Safety, HACCP, allergen and Health & Safety procedures.
• Support and training Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants within your section.
• Ensure food is stored correctly and waste is minimised.
• Assisting with food orders, deliveries and stock storage.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Using kitchen machinery and equipment safely and correctly.
• Supporting the wider catering team to deliver an efficient and high-quality food service.
• Carrying out other reasonable duties to support the catering operation.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Creativity

Drive and reliability

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Term time only (48 weeks per year)
• Free meals
• Free onsite parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 out of 7 days, various shifts

CHEF DE PARTIE | TASIS ENGLAND | £32,000

40 hours per week | Term time only, 48 weeks per year | 5 days out of 7, various shifts

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is recruiting for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join the catering team at TASIS England, an independent school in Egham.

You will be part of a team passionate about preparing fresh, high-quality food every day and delivering an outstanding dining experience for pupils and staff.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled Chef de Partie to work alongside an experienced team of chefs, contribute to the school's food offer and develop your career within independent school catering.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Running your section to the required standards and specifications
• Preparing, cooking and presenting fresh food to a consistently high standard
• Ensuring all dishes meet required quality and portion specifications
• Following Food Safety, HACCP, allergen and Health & Safety procedures
• Supporting and training Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants within your section
• Ensuring food is stored correctly and waste is minimised
• Assisting with food orders, deliveries and stock storage
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and surrounding areas
• Using kitchen machinery and equipment safely and correctly
• Supporting the wider catering team to deliver an efficient and high-quality food service
• Carrying out other reasonable duties to support the catering operation

WHO YOU ARE

• An experienced Chef de Partie with a strong professional kitchen background
• Passionate about fresh, high-quality food and excellent presentation
• Confident running a section within a busy catering environment
• Strong culinary skills with excellent attention to detail
• Creative, with an interest in current food trends and techniques
• Good knowledge of Food Safety, hygiene and Health & Safety requirements
• Self-motivated, organised and able to work effectively under pressure
• A strong team player with good communication and people skills
• Professional in presentation and customer service
• Able to drive
• Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and wait for clearance

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!