Chef de Partie - Prestigious School Kitchen (Winchester)

Compass Group PLC; Ewshot; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

On-site gym access

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join our catering team at a prestigious Independent School in Winchester. You will work with an experienced team to prepare high-quality, fresh meals for pupils and staff, ensuring consistency with client expectations.

You will contribute to daily operations, maintain food safety standards, and deliver excellent service in a visible role within the school environment.

Qualifications

• 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 with the 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

Responsibilities

• To plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by the company and the client
• To ensure that the company's reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers
• To ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy
• To be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs
• To ensure all food is cooked, presented and served in line with company standards
• To act as a positive ambassador for the business
• To show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role

Skills

Chef De Partie background

Culinary skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Creativity

Hygiene knowledge

Customer service

Excellent communication

Passion for fresh food

Job description

Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join our catering team at a prestigious Independent School in Winchester. You will work with an experienced team to prepare high-quality, fresh meals for pupils and staff, ensuring consistency with client expectations.

You will contribute to daily operations, maintain food safety standards, and deliver excellent service in a visible role within the school environment.