Chef De Partie - Term Time Only As School Location

Thomas Franks Ltd. Careers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking catering company is seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join their dynamic team in Guildford. This role offers the chance to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and create bespoke menus in a fast-paced kitchen environment. As part of a passionate team, you will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while adhering to high food standards and safety protocols. With a commitment to individual training and development, this position promises excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer. If you have a genuine passion for food and exceptional customer service skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Training and development

Apprenticeship programme

Social events

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen as a Chef De Partie or Junior Sous Chef.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce food from scratch using fresh ingredients.
• Ensure adherence to food standards and manage wastage effectively.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Creativity

Food Safety

Attention to Detail

Food Cost Management

Education

Culinary Arts

Job description

Job Description

A private day school for girls in Guildford for students aged between 4 to 18 years. Catering for about 1000 students and teachers daily. We offer a core feeding of AM snack, lunch, PM snack, and match teas with some fabulous hospitality thrown in. Additionally, this location benefits from great transport links.

We are looking for a talented Chef De Partie to join our team at one of our prestigious locations in Guildford.

You will have previous experience working within 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. You will be creative and have the opportunity to showcase your skillset.

Key responsibilities:

• Work well in a team of chefs providing catering services to pupils and teachers
• Produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, and following the company's brand standards
• Ensure company food standards are adhered to and wastage is controlled
• Follow all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures

You will have the following skills:

• A genuine interest in food and excellent customer service
• Be an all-round team player
• Have innovation and passion for great food
• Be an organized chef with attention to detail
• Understand the basics of food cost and wastage

Knowledge / competencies:

• Ability to demonstrate a reasonable/good understanding and use of verbal English
• Ability to demonstrate a reasonable/good standard of written English and reading skills
• Similar experience in customer and/or food preparation environment is preferred

Benefits include:

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major 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
• Unrivalled individual training and development
• Well-established apprenticeship programme
• Team & company social events
• Employee assistance programme
• Workplace pension
• Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business focused on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion, and style. Our clients and our people are paramount to our daily success.

Disclaimer

All applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS, identity, and reference checks (covering the last five years) will be part of the selection process. We fully comply with the DBS Code of Practice and are committed to safeguarding children's welfare. Please note that applications for roles in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and any criminal convictions must be declared.

Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks

We actively encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering a culture of growth and inclusion. We invite applications from under-represented groups, as we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and a better working environment.