Chef De Partie - Rugby

Chartwells; Rugby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Chartwells as a Chef de Partie (CDP) where you'll contribute to the culinary experience for approximately 250 students and staff. This role involves menu management, food production, and team development within a dynamic kitchen environment, offering competitive pay and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Supermarket discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Culinary experience in a similar role is required.
• Passionate about food and service excellence.
• Desirable qualifications include NVQ Level 2 and Intermediate food hygiene certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with menu management and food production planning.
• Maintain cleanliness and health and safety standards.
• Train and develop the kitchen team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety compliance

Menu development

Team training

Education

NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery

Intermediate food hygiene certification

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Free meals on duty
• 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 more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusters
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on various brands
• Unwind with free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share all discounts and offers with friends and family

Working 5 days over 6, closed Sundays.

As a CDP, you will be part of a team of up to 12 staff members, assisting the Sous Chef in providing freshly prepared meals for approximately 250 students and staff, including breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks.

You will assist with managing the house menu, food production planning, food purchasing, and stock control. Additionally, you will contribute to menu development, cleanliness, and general kitchen housekeeping.

Shift Pattern Overview:

• 5 days over 6, with shifts alternating between 7:00 AM-3:00 PM and 11:30 AM-7:30 PM
• Closed Sundays
• Every third weekend off

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Kitchen Manager with house menu, food production planning, and purchasing within budget
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with health and safety standards
• Manage stock effectively to minimize waste and maintain budgetary targets
• Maintain health and safety standards, including food safety regulations
• Train and develop the kitchen team
• Ensure compliance with company policies regarding uniform and PPE

Outside of Term Time:

The school is contracted for private lettings and international student programs (e.g., Easter and summer schools).

Person Specification:

• Excellent culinary skills with experience in a similar role
• Passionate about food and delivering excellence
• NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery or equivalent (desirable)
• Intermediate food hygiene/Level 2 certification (desirable)

About Us:

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled learning and development opportunities at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2705/76395001/52740978/SU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We value diverse talents, backgrounds, and abilities and aim to create a culture where colleagues feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive—because diversity is our strength.