Chef de Partie- Mon to Fri

Holroyd Howe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Maternity leave

Career leave

Free meals on shift

Training & development

Apprenticeships

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is hiring a Chef de Partie for school catering, Monday to Friday during term time at the London location 42 Abbotswood Road, SW16 1AW.

You will prepare and cook according to recipes, manage your station, ensure food safety, and work with a supportive team. The role offers a comprehensive training program, a strong work-life balance, and opportunities to develop within a renowned school catering provider.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in as a Demi Chef de Partie or similar role
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the Holroyd Howecore values

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensure cleanliness in line with policies and procedures
• Maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times
• Communicate effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order

Skills

Demi Chef de Partie

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Holroyd Howecore values

Job description

Chef De Partie (School - Monday to Friday), Term time

Location: 42 Abbotswood Road, London SW16 1AW

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary careerleave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At Holroyd Howe we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent, and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, that’s why invest in you to develop your professional growth.

As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a passionate

Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie

keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

Food Preparation –

prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times

Station Management –

oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensure cleanliness in line with policies and procedures

Quality Control –

maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times

Team Collaboration –

communicate effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary

Cleaning and Maintenance –

maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in as a Demi Chef de Partie or similar role
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the Holroyd Howecore values

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

People first

We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always

Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education

We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do

Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking

New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

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