Chef de Partie – Fresh School Dining & Creative Cuisine

Compass Group UK; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time 42 weeks

Contributory pension scheme

Career pathways & MyLearning

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Shopping discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Family discounts

5 days out of 7

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie for our Independent School catering team. The role focuses on preparing fresh, high-quality food while delivering an exceptional dining experience in a demanding school environment.

The successful candidate will have a strong Chef de Partie background, excellent culinary skills and a passion for teamwork, with an emphasis on hygiene and safety in a fast-paced kitchen. We offer a supportive team, career development, and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie in a professional kitchen.
• Demonstrates high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Strong team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and present high-quality food to company and client standards.
• Maintain Health and Safety and Food Safety standards per policy.
• Be customer-focused, approachable and exceed expectations in fulfilling needs.
• Ensure food is cooked, presented and served to company standards.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the business and uphold company values.

Skills

Chef de Partie background

Teamwork

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Food trends

Hygiene & Safety

People skills

Job description

Compass Group UK is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie for our Independent School catering team. The role focuses on preparing fresh, high-quality food while delivering an exceptional dining experience in a demanding school environment.

The successful candidate will have a strong Chef de Partie background, excellent culinary skills and a passion for teamwork, with an emphasis on hygiene and safety in a fast-paced kitchen. We offer a supportive team, career development, and a benefits package.