Chef De Partie - Horsham

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Horsham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Career development

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Staff discounts

Wellness / mindfulness classes

Cinema discounts

Meal discounts

Job summary

Christ's Hospital Independent School in Horsham is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our catering team. You will own your section, prepare and present fresh meals to high standards and work closely with the kitchen team to deliver an exceptional dining experience for pupils and staff.

We value food safety, allergen awareness and teamwork, with opportunities to coach junior staff. The role is based on-site at Lodestone House as part of Compass Group UK&I, with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced Chef de Partie with strong kitchen background.
• Passionate about fresh, high‑quality food and presentation.
• Ability to take ownership of a section and run it efficiently.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen requirements.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for your section and maintain high standards.
• Prepare, cook and present fresh food to quality and portion standards.
• Ensure food safety, HACCP and allergen compliance.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and information regulations.
• Coach and support junior kitchen staff.
• Assist with orders, deliveries and stock storage.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Work with the team to deliver efficient food service.
• Support wider catering operations as required.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

Allergen handling

Team work

Food presentation

Tools

Kitchen machinery

Job description

40 hours per week | 52 weeks per year | 5 days out of 7We're looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join our catering team at Christ's Hospital Independent School in Horsham.This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef to work within a prestigious independent school environment, preparing fresh, high-quality food and helping us deliver an exceptional dining experience for pupils, staff and the wider school community.As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section, ensuring food is prepared, cooked and presented to consistently high standards. You'll work closely with the wider kitchen team, support junior colleagues and play an important part in delivering an efficient, professional food service.

• Taking responsibility for your section and ensuring consistently high standards
• Preparing, cooking and presenting fresh food to the required quality, presentation and portion standards
• Ensuring food is prepared in accordance with Food Safety, HACCP and allergen requirements
• Following all company and client Health & Safety procedures and food information regulations
• Supporting, coaching and training Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants within your section
• Ensuring food is stored correctly and waste is kept to a minimum
• Assisting with food orders, deliveries and stock storage
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen
• Using kitchen machinery and equipment safely and correctly
• Working closely with the wider catering team to deliver an efficient and effective food service
• Supporting the wider catering operation as required

Who you are

• An experienced Chef de Partie with a strong professional kitchen background
• Passionate about fresh, high-quality food and excellent presentation
• Confident taking responsibility for and running a section
• Experienced in food preparation, cooking and presentation
• Creative, with good knowledge of current food trends and culinary techniques
• Knowledgeable about Food Safety, hygiene, Health & Safety and allergen requirements
• Self-motivated, organised and able to perform effectively in a busy kitchen
• A strong team player who can support and develop junior chefs
• Committed to consistently high standards and attention to detail
• Professional in presentation, communication and customer service

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Lodestone House is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Lodestone House has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Lodestone House serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.

What's in it for you?

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, plus wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and other retailers
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards to spend across a wide range of brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• Discounts and offers that you can share with friends and family
• Working 5 days out of 7