Chef De Partie - Term Time Only As School Location

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious school in Guildford as a Chef De Partie, where your culinary creativity will shine! You'll prepare fresh, seasonal meals for students and staff, ensuring high food standards and excellent service. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant kitchen environment, where teamwork and passion for food are celebrated. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking company values individuality and excellence in its catering services. Enjoy benefits like free meals, training programs, and career progression opportunities in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Training and development programs

Apprenticeship programs

Social events

Employee assistance program

Workplace pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef De Partie or junior sous chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to work with fresh seasonal ingredients and bespoke menus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food from scratch, adhering to company standards.
• Work effectively within a team providing catering services.
• Follow food hygiene and health & safety policies.

Skills

Genuine interest in food

Excellent customer service

Strong team player

Passion for great food

Organized with attention to detail

Understanding of food cost basics

Good verbal and written English skills

Experience in food preparation

Job description

Chef De Partie - Term Time Only As School Location

Guildford

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: 26000.00
Hours: 40 per week

A private day school for girls in Guildford for students aged 4 to 18 years. Catering for about 1000 students and teachers daily. We offer core meals including AM snack, Lunch, PM snack, and match teas with some hospitality. The location benefits from excellent transport links.

We are seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join our team at our prestigious Guildford location.

You should have previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level.

You will be excited to work with fresh seasonal ingredients and regularly changing bespoke menus. Creativity and skill showcase are encouraged.

Key responsibilities:

1. Work effectively within a team of chefs providing catering services to pupils and teachers.
2. Prepare food using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, following company standards.
3. Adhere to food standards and control wastage.
4. Follow Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies, and allergen control procedures.

Skills required:

1. Genuine interest in food and excellent customer service.
2. Strong team player.
3. Passion and innovation for great food.
4. Organized with attention to detail.
5. Understanding of food cost and wastage basics.
6. Good verbal and written English skills.
7. Experience in customer service or food preparation environments is preferred.

Benefits include:

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.)
• Free meals on duty
• Volunteers leave – up to one day per year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Training and development programs
• Apprenticeship programs
• Social events
• Employee assistance program
• Workplace pension
• Career progression opportunities

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, and individuality. Our clients and staff are central to our success.

Disclaimer

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check, identity, and reference checks will be part of the process. We adhere to the DBS Code of Practice and are committed to safeguarding children. Post in a school is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; any convictions must be declared.

Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups, believing that diversity enhances our results and working environment.