Chef de Partie – School Kitchen, Allergen-Safe Menus

Holroyd Howe; Blean; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perks via Perkbox

Wellbeing hub / EAP

Free meals

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a committed Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Kent College. You will support the Head Chef in daily operations, help maintain high standards and contribute to the delivery of daily meals and special events.

We value experience in contract catering, ideally within independent education or high-profile environments. You will be passionate about fresh seasonal food, have excellent teamwork and communication skills, and demonstrate a proactive approach to work.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie in contract catering preferred.
• Experience in independent education or high-profile settings preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Deliver high standards of food and service
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met
• Contribute to innovative menu planning
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service
• Support events and functions alongside school life

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Allergen controls

Mise en place

Flexible approach

Job description

Holroyd Howe is seeking a committed Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Kent College. You will support the Head Chef in daily operations, help maintain high standards and contribute to the delivery of daily meals and special events.

We value experience in contract catering, ideally within independent education or high-profile environments. You will be passionate about fresh seasonal food, have excellent teamwork and communication skills, and demonstrate a proactive approach to work.