Chef De Partie - Term Time Only As School Location

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious school in Guildford as a Chef De Partie, where your culinary skills will shine! This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, preparing fresh, seasonal dishes for students and staff. You'll collaborate with a talented team, ensuring high food quality and adherence to safety standards. This position not only provides a fulfilling culinary experience but also includes generous benefits like discounts, free meals, and opportunities for career progression. If you have a passion for quality food and excellent customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave – up to one day per year

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Cycle to work scheme

Referral bonus

Training, development, and apprenticeship programs

Team and social events

Employee assistance program

Workplace pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and creating bespoke menus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with a team of chefs to serve pupils and teachers.
• Prepare food using fresh ingredients, adhering to brand standards.
• Maintain food quality standards and control wastage.

Skills

Genuine interest in food and customer service

Team player with innovation and passion for quality food

Organized, detail-oriented chef

Understanding of food costs and wastage management

Proficient in verbal and written English

Experience in customer service or food prep environments

Job description

Chef De Partie - Term Time Only As School Location, Guildford

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: 26,000.00
Hours: 40 per week

A private day school for girls in Guildford catering to about 1000 students and teachers daily. We provide a core feeding of AM snack, Lunch, PM snack, and match teas, along with 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.

Ideal candidates will have experience working in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level, with a passion for working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and creating bespoke menus. Creativity and skill showcase are encouraged.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate effectively with a team of chefs to serve pupils and teachers
• Prepare food using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, adhering to brand standards
• Maintain food quality standards and control wastage
• Follow Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies, and allergen procedures

Skills required:

• Genuine interest in food and customer service
• Team player with innovation and passion for quality food
• Organized, detail-oriented chef
• Understanding of food costs and wastage management
• Proficient in verbal and written English
• Experience in customer service or food prep environments is preferred

Benefits include:

• Discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.
• Free meals on duty
• Volunteers leave – up to one day per year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral bonus
• Training, development, and apprenticeship programs
• Team and 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, identity, and reference checks will be conducted. We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting diversity and inclusion.