Chef de Partie - Fresh Food, School Kitchen Excellence

Lodestone House; Horsham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career Pathways

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Discount sharing with family

Job summary

Christ's Hospital Independent School in Horsham is recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie to join our catering team, delivering fresh, high-quality dishes for pupils and staff.

You will run your section, ensure HACCP compliance, train junior staff, and uphold Food Safety standards while maintaining high cleanliness and collaborating with the wider kitchen team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary of £31,886 per year, based on a 40-hour week, 52 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Experienced Chef de Partie in a professional kitchen.
• Passionate about fresh, high-quality food and delivering excellent standards.
• Confident running a section in a busy kitchen team.
• Knowledge of current food trends and culinary techniques.
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety, hygiene, Health & Safety and allergen requirements.
• Self-motivated, organised and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Team player with ability to motivate and support junior chefs.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• Professional in presentation, communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Running your section to the required standards and specifications.
• Preparing, cooking and presenting fresh food to the required quality and portion standards.
• Ensuring all food is prepared in line with Food Safety, HACCP and allergen requirements.
• Following all company and client Health & Safety procedures and food information regulations.
• 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 all kitchen machinery and equipment safely and correctly.
• Supporting the wider team to ensure an efficient and effective food service.
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties required to support the catering operation.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Kitchen teamwork

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Creativity

Attention to detail

Customer service

Professional presentation

Mentoring juniors

Under pressure

Job description

Christ's Hospital Independent School in Horsham is recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie to join our catering team, delivering fresh, high-quality dishes for pupils and staff.

You will run your section, ensure HACCP compliance, train junior staff, and uphold Food Safety standards while maintaining high cleanliness and collaborating with the wider kitchen team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary of £31,886 per year, based on a 40-hour week, 52 weeks per year.