Chef De Partie - England

Holroyd Howe; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in contract catering is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join their team. This role focuses on creating fresh, seasonal meals for students while ensuring high standards of food hygiene and allergen management. You'll work closely with experienced chefs, contributing to a vibrant kitchen environment where creativity and quality are paramount. With opportunities for bespoke training and career development, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on young minds through delicious dining experiences. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career in a supportive and innovative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on Perkbox app

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Free meals at work

Qualifications

• Experience managing allergies in a school environment.
• Relevant food safety certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh meals for students and staff.
• Support daily kitchen operations and maintain hygiene standards.
• Assist with stock control and event catering.

Skills

Food Hygiene Certification

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Allergen Management

Education

Chef de Partie Experience

Commis Chef Experience

Job description

Chef de Partie - England

Company Description

CDP - Full-Time | Brentwood School

Location: Brentwood School, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood CM15 8EE
Rate of pay: 25,000 - 27,500pa (Subject to hours worked)
Hours: 40 - 45 hours per week (Term Time Only 175 days)
Weeks: 52 weeks

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week's enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie with a background in managing allergies sufferers within a school environment and plant based food.

If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook fresh, seasonal meals for students and staff
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and allergen management
• Contribute to occasional hospitality and event catering
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and waste management
• Ensure cleanliness and organisation of workstations at all times

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef looking to step up
• Relevant food safety and hygiene certifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene)
• Knowledge of dietary needs, allergens, and portion control
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills
• Passion for quality food and service
• Willingness to work in a school setting and undergo an enhanced DBS check

Additional Information

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.

"Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences."

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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