Chef de Partie - Fresh School Kitchen, Term Time

WSH Group; Elstree; On-site; GBP 40,226,000 - 52,349,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing programme

Free meals

Career development programs

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a committed Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Haberdashers Girls School in Elstree. You will support food preparation, maintain high standards, and contribute to daily meals and events.

The role offers term-time hours with a generous benefits package, including training, staff meals, pension, and wellbeing support, and requires a proactive team player focused on food safety.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or Commis Chef in contract catering, preferably in independent education.
• Passionate about fresh seasonal food and creative presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

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.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Seasonal menus

Food safety

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Job description

Holroyd Howe is seeking a committed Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Haberdashers Girls School in Elstree. You will support food preparation, maintain high standards, and contribute to daily meals and events.

The role offers term-time hours with a generous benefits package, including training, staff meals, pension, and wellbeing support, and requires a proactive team player focused on food safety.