Chef de Partie — School Kitchen, Fresh Seasonal Menus

Holroyd Howe; Woldingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Free meals

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is recruiting a Chef de Partie for Woldingham School in Surrey. You’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and contribute to daily meals and events in a busy school kitchen.

As part of a leading contract caterer, you’ll work with a skilled team, ensure allergen controls and safety, and help deliver fresh, seasonal menus that meet pupils’ needs and expectations. This role offers 40 hours per week, a £30,000 per annum salary, and opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have experience as a Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting.
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Motivate the team to 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
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Job description

Holroyd Howe is recruiting a Chef de Partie for Woldingham School in Surrey. You’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and contribute to daily meals and events in a busy school kitchen.

As part of a leading contract caterer, you’ll work with a skilled team, ensure allergen controls and safety, and help deliver fresh, seasonal menus that meet pupils’ needs and expectations. This role offers 40 hours per week, a £30,000 per annum salary, and opportunities for training and