Chef de Partie: Fresh School Kitchen Leader

Lodestone House; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career Pathways program

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Shopping discounts with Tesco/Sainsbur

Cinema tickets

Cash rewards

Wellness and fitness classes

Family discounts

Job summary

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie to join the catering team at Tonbridge School. You will work with seasoned chefs to deliver high-quality food and service to pupils, staff and guests, taking pride in fresh ingredients and presentation.

This is a role for a passionate professional in a busy school kitchen. You will lead your section, support the wider brigade and help train Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants, maintaining food

Qualifications

• Experience in running a kitchen section in a professional environment.
• Strong presentation of fresh ingredients and high standards.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, allergens and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Run your section to a consistently high standard.
• Prepare, cook and present fresh food to required quality and portion specs.
• Ensure dishes meet recipes and safety standards; manage stock rotation and waste.

Skills

Section leadership

Food presentation

Food safety & HACCP

Teamwork in kitchen

Job description

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie to join the catering team at Tonbridge School. You will work with seasoned chefs to deliver high-quality food and service to pupils, staff and guests, taking pride in fresh ingredients and presentation.

This is a role for a passionate professional in a busy school kitchen. You will lead your section, support the wider brigade and help train Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants, maintaining food