Chef de Partie: School Kitchen Champion

Compass Group UK; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free onsite parking

Staff discounts and gym/theatre access

Contributory pension

Career progression and apprenticeship

Job summary

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, seeks an experienced Chef de Partie to join our catering team at Tonbridge School. You will lead your kitchen section, cook fresh meals to high standards and work with a skilled brigade in a busy school environment.

You’ll use quality ingredients, follow HACCP and food-safety procedures, and contribute to menu ideas while supporting colleagues during peak service periods.

Qualifications

• CDP with strong background in professional kitchens.
• Passionate about fresh food, quality ingredients and presentation.
• Able to run a kitchen section and keep high standards under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Run your section to a consistently high standard.
• Prepare, cook and present fresh food to quality, presentation and portion specifications.
• Ensure all dishes meet recipes and food safety standards.
• Support development of menus and new ideas.
• Train and develop Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants.
• Manage storage and minimise waste.
• Assist with orders, deliveries and stock rotation.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe use of equipment.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Kitchen teamwork

Food safety (HACCP)

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, seeks an experienced Chef de Partie to join our catering team at Tonbridge School. You will lead your kitchen section, cook fresh meals to high standards and work with a skilled brigade in a busy school environment.

You’ll use quality ingredients, follow HACCP and food-safety procedures, and contribute to menu ideas while supporting colleagues during peak service periods.