Chef De Partie - Egham

Compass Group PLC; Thorpe CP; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time only (48 weeks per year)

Free meals

Free onsite parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and fitness classes

Share discounts with family

5 days out of 7, various shifts

Job summary

Compass Group PLC, a leader in school catering in the United Kingdom, is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join TASIS England's kitchen team. You will contribute to fresh, high-quality dining experiences for pupils and staff and develop your career within independent school catering.

You will run a section, prepare and present dishes to high standards, and uphold food safety and HACCP procedures while supporting and training junior chefs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Food Safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Creativity

Drive/motivation

Job description

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

REQUIREMENTS

• 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 COMPASS

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 unrivaled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

BENEFITS & PERKS

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

POSITION DETAILS

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