Chef De Partie - England

Holroyd Howe; Horley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Chef de Partie to join their team in a prestigious educational setting. This role involves assisting in kitchen operations, menu development, and ensuring high food quality standards. With a focus on nurturing creativity and supporting career development, this position offers a range of bespoke benefits, including free meals, career opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you have a flair for food and a commitment to excellent customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a dynamic kitchen setting.

Benefits

Free meals whilst at work

Career development opportunities

HIT Apprenticeships

Reward & recognition schemes

Work/life balance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension scheme

28 Prorated Holiday days

Company sick pay scheme

Team events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Experience in an education setting is preferred.
• Progressive background in catering with a passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kitchen operations to maintain food quality.
• Contribute to menu planning and cooking.
• Support stock taking and manage kitchen section.

Skills

Catering Experience

Menu Development

Customer Service

Food Presentation

Listening Skills

Education

Leaving Cert

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Chef de Partie - England

Company Description

Chef de Partie must have experience preferably in an education setting. The location is close to the small village of Handcross West Sussex, and own transport will be necessary.

16.15 per hour 225 days per year

We create a culture of encouragement and support so that our service continually reflects our curiosity and desire to improve. Our catering teams at each school are supported by the strength and depth of knowledge of our support office and operations specialists.

We make time for our teams, nurturing them with our training programmes, rewarding their talent and allowing them the freedom to truly express their creativity. We're always on the lookout for new and improved ways of working, with our school communities at the heart of everything we do.

You will be based at the prestigious Handcross Park School which is part of the Brighton College Group and has a long heritage of delivering first-class learning in a warm, supportive, holistic and nurturing atmosphere. Handcross Park School is an independent coeducational boarding and day school situated in the village of Handcross near Horsham & Gatwick.

Job Description

WHAT WILL KEEP YOU BUSY:

• Assist the Head Chef/Sous Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure the company's reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.
• Assist in the preparation and cooking of menu items as directed by the Head Chef/ Manager
• Contribute to the development and planning of menus, including future food trends and be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
• Support Manager with stock taking when required.
• Carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Leaving Cert level education or above
• NVQ qualification as a minimum level 2
• Successful progressive background in catering
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
• Flair and innovative with menus and food presentation
• Good listening skills

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Prorated Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

"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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