Chef de Partie — Fresh School Kitchen Leader, Training

Holroyd Howe; Cobham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave (24 weeks)

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing support

Free meals while at work

Career development via apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Chef de Partie in Cobham to support the Head Chef, uphold high standards, and assist with daily meals and school events. The role is term-time with a salary published per hour and benefits aligned with a leading contract caterer for independent education clients.

You will join a team dedicated to fresh, innovative school catering, allergen controls, and quality service for pupils across age groups.

Qualifications

• Ideally, experience as a Chef de Partie within contract catering or education.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service.
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met.
• Contribute to innovative menu planning.
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service.
• Support events and functions alongside school life.
• Champion allergen controls in all duties.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Fresh seasonal food

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexible and proactive

Job description

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Chef de Partie in Cobham to support the Head Chef, uphold high standards, and assist with daily meals and school events. The role is term-time with a salary published per hour and benefits aligned with a leading contract caterer for independent education clients.

You will join a team dedicated to fresh, innovative school catering, allergen controls, and quality service for pupils across age groups.