Chef de Partie — Lead a Section in Fresh School Dining

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

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