Chef de Partie

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider is seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join the catering team at a prestigious independent school in London. You will prepare and present high-quality food daily, work with an experienced team, and ensure that culinary standards meet safety and aesthetic requirements. This role is contracted for 43 weeks per year and offers opportunities for growth and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Free meals

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Health and wellness classes

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• Strong Chef De Partie background with consistent experience in a kitchen.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high standard.
• Excellent people skills and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to necessary standards.
• Run your kitchen section according to specifications.
• Train and direct commis chefs and kitchen assistants.
• Ensure cleanliness and correct use of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Creativity in food preparation

Job description

Benefits

• Free meals
• Great work/life balance with Term Time Only - 43 weeks per year
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 out of 7 days

Overview

Fantastic Opportunity-Prestigious Independent School

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. You will be part of a team that supports high quality education at this school by providing outstanding food and service to the pupils and staff.

You will be a key part of a team who have a passion for preparing food daily using fresh ingredients. It all starts with enjoyment-great tasting, healthy food that pupils look forward to and really enjoy.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Chef De Partie to join our catering team at our prestigious Independent School.

We are looking for someone that can help drive our food offer forward working alongside an experienced team of chefs. In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.

What you\'ll be doing

• Ensuring dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to the required standards and specifications within your section/speciality in accordance with food safety procedures
• Comply with all client and company health & safety procedures and standards at all times including adherence to food information regulations and food safety checks
• Run a section of the kitchen to the required standards
• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the required standards and portion specifications within your section/speciality
• Directing the tasks and training any commis chefs or kitchen assistants working in your section
• Ensuring food is recovered and stored correctly to minimise waste
• Assist with the processing of food orders
• Assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries
• Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas
• Ensure the correct use of all machinery and equipment
• Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested

Who you are

• Passionate and aims to cook to the highest quality freshest food possible
• Strong and consistent Chef De Partie background
• Good motivator and able to work well within a team
• Have excellent culinary skills with great attention to detail
• A creative thinker with sound knowledge of the latest food trends and fashions
• Have sound knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements
• Self-motivated withthe ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and work well within a team
• Immaculate personal presentation, outgoing, passionate, excellent customer service and communication skills are required for this highly visible position

Please note: this role is contracted to 43 weeks per year

Job Reference: com/1301/47515001/52784532/BU #Chartwells

CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!