Chef De Partie - Westminster School

Compass Group; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading catering service as a Chef De Partie at a prestigious independent school in Westminster. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, maintaining safety standards, and enhancing the dining experience for students and staff. This role offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a chance to work in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Experienced Chef De Partie with a passion for high-quality cooking.
• Knowledgeable about hygiene and health safety requirements.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook, and present food to meet standards.
• Maintain Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards.
• Enhance the company's reputation for excellent food and service.

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Team player

Creativity

Communication

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 out of 7 days

Chef De Partie - Westminster School

Fantastic Opportunity - Prestigious Independent School

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. You will be part of a team supporting high-quality education by providing outstanding food and service to pupils and staff. You will be a key part of a team passionate about preparing fresh, healthy food that pupils look forward to and enjoy.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Chef De Partie to join our catering team at this prestigious independent school in Westminster. You will help drive our food offer forward, working alongside an experienced team of chefs. In return, we offer support and development to grow within our business, along with a competitive salary.

More about the role:

• Plan, prepare, cook, and present food to the standards required by the company and the client
• Ensure the company's reputation for excellent food and service is maintained
• Maintain Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards in line with company policy
• Be customer-focused, approachable, and proactive in exceeding customer expectations
• Ensure all food is cooked, presented, and served to company standards
• Act as a positive ambassador for the business
• Show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role

Who you are:

• Passionate about cooking high-quality, fresh food
• Strong and consistent Chef De Partie background
• Motivator and team player
• Excellent culinary skills with attention to detail
• Creative thinker with knowledge of current food trends
• Knowledge of hygiene, health, and safety requirements
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• Excellent people skills and team development abilities
• Immaculate personal presentation, outgoing, with excellent customer service and communication skills

Please note: This role is contracted to 42 weeks per year.

About Us

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled learning and development opportunities at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.