Chef de Partie — Term-Time School Kitchen (Mon-Fri)

Impact Food Group; Brentwood; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Training & career progression

Staff discount

Job summary

Impact Food Group in Brentwood is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the onsite Chef Manager in delivering high-quality, freshly prepared meals for students and staff. You’ll work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen with 200+ covers, ensuring quality and consistency.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 7am-3pm (37.5 hours/week), during 37 weeks per year (term time plus inset days). A trade test and enhanced DBS are part of recruitment; opportunities for training are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, ideally within a school or contract catering environment.
• Passion for cooking with fresh ingredients and delivering quality food.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Reliability and pride in maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of main meals and snacks.
• Cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients for high-volume service (200+ covers).
• Support with occasional counter service and till work.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen and dining environment.

Skills

Experience as chef

Teamwork

Food hygiene

High-volume cooking

Job description

Impact Food Group in Brentwood is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the onsite Chef Manager in delivering high-quality, freshly prepared meals for students and staff. You’ll work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen with 200+ covers, ensuring quality and consistency.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 7am-3pm (37.5 hours/week), during 37 weeks per year (term time plus inset days). A trade test and enhanced DBS are part of recruitment; opportunities for training are available.