Chef De Partie - West Sussex

Lodestone House; Horsham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career development through Career Path

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and fitness classes

Discounts for friends and family

Job summary

Christ's Hospital Independent School in Horsham is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join the catering team. You will take ownership of your section, cook and present fresh meals for pupils, staff and the wider school community, while adhering to Food Safety, HACCP and allergen requirements.

You’ll work within a busy professional kitchen, supporting junior chefs and collaborating with the team to deliver high-quality dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Experience in preparing and presenting fresh meals to quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP and allergen requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your section and maintain high standards.
• Prepare, cook and present fresh food to quality, presentation and portion standards.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, HACCP and allergen requirements.
• Assist with food orders, deliveries and stock storage.
• Coach and train junior kitchen staff within your section.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
• Work with the wider catering team to deliver efficient service.

Skills

Strong kitchen background

Fresh, high-quality food

Food safety and HACCP

Allergen awareness

Section ownership

Job description

Chef de Partie

Christ's Hospital Independent School | Horsham

40 hours per week | 52 weeks per year | 5 days out of 7

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join our catering team at Christ's Hospital Independent School in Horsham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef to work within a prestigious independent school environment, preparing fresh, high-quality food and helping us deliver an exceptional dining experience for pupils, staff and the wider school community.

As Chef de Partie, you’ll take ownership of your section, ensuring food is prepared, cooked and presented to consistently high standards. You’ll work closely with the wider kitchen team, support junior colleagues and play an important part in delivering an efficient, professional food service.

What you'll be doing

• Taking responsibility for your section and ensuring consistently high standards
• Preparing, cooking and presenting fresh food to the required quality, presentation and portion standards
• Ensuring food is prepared in accordance with Food Safety, HACCP and allergen requirements
• Following all company and client Health & Safety procedures and food information regulations
• Supporting, coaching and training Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants within your section
• Ensuring food is stored correctly and waste is kept to a minimum
• Assisting with food orders, deliveries and stock storage
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen
• Using kitchen machinery and equipment safely and correctly
• Working closely with the wider catering team to deliver an efficient and effective food service
• Supporting the wider catering operation as required

Who you are

You’ll be an experienced chef who takes pride in producing great food and enjoys being part of a professional kitchen team.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• An experienced Chef de Partie with a strong professional kitchen background
• Passionate about fresh, high-quality food and excellent presentation
• Confident taking responsibility for and running a section
• Experienced in food preparation, cooking and presentation
• Creative, with good knowledge of current food trends and culinary techniques
• Knowledgeable about Food Safety, hygiene, Health & Safety and allergen requirements
• Self-motivated, organised and able to perform effectively in a busy kitchen
• A strong team player who can support and develop junior chefs
• Committed to consistently high standards and attention to detail
• Professional in presentation, communication and customer service

What's in it for you?

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, plus wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and other retailers
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards to spend across a wide range of brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• Discounts and offers that you can share with friends and family
• Working 5 days out of 7

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Lodestone House is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Lodestone House has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Lodestone House serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.

Lodestone House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!