Chef de Partie — Fresh, High-Volume Kitchen Pro

Eteach International; Leicester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite medical care

Onsite gym access

Generous maternity/paternity leave

Employee fee reductions for children

Job summary

Ratcliffe College is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to join the Catering Team. In a busy professional kitchen, you will prepare and cook a variety of fresh meals for students, staff and visitors, while delivering high standards of quality and presentation.

You will follow food hygiene, HACCP and health & safety procedures, maintain cleanliness, control stock, and support events and college celebrations.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training or catering qualification.
• Experience in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong food and beverage knowledge.
• Good knowledge of the food service industry.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A thorough understanding of food hygiene and food safety regulations.
• Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure.
• A positive, proactive and flexible approach.
• Motivation to work independently while also being a great team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of fresh, nutritious and appealing hot and cold meals for students, staff and visitors.
• Help create high-quality food for special occasions, functions and key College events.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time while maintaining excellent standards of quality, presentation and consistency.
• Follow the College’s Food Hygiene, HACCP and Health & Safety procedures, including accurate recording of temperature controls, chilling and thawing times.
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety across the kitchen, food preparation areas, storage facilities, refrigeration areas and catering equipment.
• Ensure all food handling, preparation and storage complies with relevant Environmental Health and Health & Safety requirements.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and Catering Manager to minimise food waste and maintain effective stock control and rotation.
• Promptly report equipment faults, maintenance issues or unusual incidents to the Head Chef.
• Take pride in maintaining a safe, professional, clean and welcoming working environment.
• Follow Ratcliffe College policies and procedures and support the wider team to ensure the smooth running of the school.
• Flexibility is an important part of working within our Catering Team. The role will include some weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working, as well as supporting particularly busy and exciting times in the College calendar, including Christmas celebrations, Prize Days and Exhibition Day.
• As with every role in a busy school environment, you may occasionally be asked to undertake other appropriate duties to support the Catering Manager, Head Chef and wider College team.
• Safety, Security & Professional Standards: You will also help us maintain the high professional standards expected across our Catering operation by: Ensuring catering equipment is safely switched on and off in accordance with the Catering Manager’s instructions.
• Keeping food and stock secure throughout each shift and ensuring storage areas are secured appropriately at the end of the day.
• Maintaining excellent standards of personal hygiene and a smart, clean and professional appearance at all times.

Skills

Formal culinary training

High-volume kitchen experience

Food and beverage knowledge

Attention to detail

Food hygiene and safety knowledge

Work calmly under pressure

Team player

Independent working

Education

Catering qualification

Job description

Ratcliffe College is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to join the Catering Team. In a busy professional kitchen, you will prepare and cook a variety of fresh meals for students, staff and visitors, while delivering high standards of quality and presentation.

You will follow food hygiene, HACCP and health & safety procedures, maintain cleanliness, control stock, and support events and college celebrations.