Chef de Partie — Innovative School Kitchen, Free Meals

Holroyd Howe; West Stow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub & EAP

Free meals at work

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe, a leading contract caterer to independent schools, is seeking a committed Chef de Partie to join the Fairstead kitchen team in Newmarket. You’ll support the Head Chef, help maintain high standards and contribute to daily meals and events.

You will work 10am-6pm, with 28 days holiday, training opportunities, and benefits including pension, life insurance, and wellbeing support. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have experience as an Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment.
• Preferably in independent education or a high-profile business setting.
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.

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
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Skills

Chef de Partie

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible

Job description

Holroyd Howe, a leading contract caterer to independent schools, is seeking a committed Chef de Partie to join the Fairstead kitchen team in Newmarket. You’ll support the Head Chef, help maintain high standards and contribute to daily meals and events.

You will work 10am-6pm, with 28 days holiday, training opportunities, and benefits including pension, life insurance, and wellbeing support. Right to work in the UK is required.