Chef De Partie – £17.42 per hour – Monday – Friday (term-time only) – London, England

Holroyd Howe; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Chef De Partie to work Monday to Friday during term time in London. The role supports the kitchen team, offers structured hours, and opportunities for overtime. Candidates should have a passion for food, experience in catering, and the ability to mentor junior staff. This position promises a good work-life balance and career development.

Benefits

Tailored training and professional development programs

Comprehensive pension and life insurance packages

Exclusive discounts via HAPI app

Access to a Wellbeing Hub

Employee Assistance Program

Complimentary meals during shifts

Career advancement pathways

HIT Apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Experience in education catering is preferred.
• Progressive career in the culinary field.
• Up-to-date with current food trends.
• Passionate about food and customer service.
• Solid knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• Ability to manage set budgets and plan menus.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior kitchen team in daily operations.
• Cook a variety of dishes for events and service.
• Train and mentor Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Mentoring

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Chef De Partie – £17.42 per hour – Monday – Friday(term-time only) – London, England

Company Description

Title: Chef De Partie – Monday – Friday(term-time only)

Location:Collège Français Bilingue de Londres, 87 Holmes Road, Londres NW5 3AX

Salary: £17.42 per hour (term-time only)

Benefits:

• Tailored training and professional development programs
• Comprehensive pension and life insurance packages
• Exclusive discounts via our HAPI app, covering top retailers, travel, and entertainment
• Access to a dedicated Wellbeing Hub
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Clear career advancement pathways
• HIT Apprenticeships available for all experience levels

At CFBL, we emphasise modern culinary skill development and foster creativity in the kitchen, while offering an outstanding work-life balance. Are you an experienced and imaginative Chef de Partie with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences and looking for the next step in your career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our culinary team.

With the school operating just 40 weeks a year and a Monday to Friday, term-time contract, we offer a structured schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, there are numerous opportunities for overtime during special events, allowing you to boost your earnings.

This role is perfect for a passionate Chef de Partie who is eager to grow professionally in a high-caliber environment. If you’re enthusiastic about working in a renowned institution and advancing your career, this position offers a fantastic pathway to success within our leading contract catering company.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the senior kitchen team in the day to day running of theoperation.
• Work across all sections of the kitchen and have proficiency in cooking a wide variety of dishes to be served in events and restaurant service.
• Supporting the team, training and mentoring all Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters, allowing them to grow for the future.
• To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, etc. within the areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience working within Education catering
• Have a progressive career to date
• Be up to date with current food trends
• Have a real passion for food and customer service
• Have good Health & Safety knowledge
• Be able to work within set budgets
• Know how to cost and plan menus accurately
• Be familiar with training and coaching a team

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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