Chef De Partie - Term Times Only - London

The Evolve Group; St Albans; On-site; GBP 22,464 - 27,456; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term Time Only

Educational catering environment

Career development opportunities

Supportive management

Job summary

Enhance Catering is recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie for a prestigious boarding school in South West London. Join a high-volume operation delivering fresh meals for pupils, staff and visitors, with 2,600 covers per day and a strong emphasis on quality and food safety.

The role involves managing your section during service, contributing to varied menus and maintaining HACCP standards. Term Time Only contract and a permanent position offer a good work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Chef de Partie or a strong Commis Chef looking to progress.
• Experience in a busy, fresh food kitchen.
• Solid understanding of Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety legislation.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• Passion for producing high-quality food.
• Experience in education or large-scale hospitality is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals to a consistently high standard.
• Take responsibility for your designated section during service.
• Support the delivery of varied, balanced and nutritious menus.
• Ensure excellent standards of food presentation and portion control.
• Maintain compliance with Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety regulations.
• Assist with stock control, stock rotation and waste reduction.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to ensure efficient service.
• Maintain a clean, organised and compliant kitchen environment at all times.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Food safety

HACCP

Health & Safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Enhance Catering is currently recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie to join the catering team at a prestigious boarding school in South West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate chef seeking a better work-life balance while continuing to work within a professional, high-volume catering environment. The successful candidate will join an established kitchen team producing fresh, high-quality meals for pupils, staff and visitors in a busy operation serving up to 2,600 covers per day.

If you enjoy working with fresh ingredients, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and take pride in producing consistently high standards of food, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: South West London (SW13)

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week | 5 Days out of 7 (Rota Basis)

Pay:£24,960 per annum

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

The Role

Working alongside the Head Chef and Senior Kitchen Team, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering fresh, nutritious meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation.

You will manage your own section during service and play an important role in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals to a consistently high standard.
• Take responsibility for your designated section during service.
• Support the delivery of varied, balanced and nutritious menus.
• Ensure excellent standards of food presentation and portion control.
• Maintain compliance with Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety regulations.
• Assist with stock control, stock rotation and waste reduction.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to ensure efficient service.
• Maintain a clean, organised and compliant kitchen environment at all times.

Candidate Requirements

The successful applicant will have:

• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or a strong Commis Chef ready to progress.
• Experience working within a busy, fresh food kitchen.
• A good understanding of Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety legislation.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• A genuine passion for producing high-quality food.

Previous experience within education, contract catering or large-scale hospitality environments would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• £24,960 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis
• Term Time Only contract, offering an excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious educational catering environment
• Supportive management team
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities