Creative Chef de Partie — School Catering & Events

Holroyd Howe; Boreham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 volunteering days to give back

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training & development

Pension & life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox App

Wellbeing hub & EAP

Free meals while at work

Apprenticeships for all experience

Job summary

Holroyd Howe’s New Hall School in Boreham is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team. You’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and events.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services to independent schools. The role focuses on assisting the kitchen brigade, ensuring allergen controls, and contributing to menu planning and service

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie in a contract catering environment (education sector preferred).
• Strong food safety knowledge and allergen controls.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen brigade in daily kitchen operations
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met
• Contribute to innovative menu planning
• Manage mis-en-place and ensure a smooth and timely service
• Support events and functions alongside the school calendar
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls
• Our team is trained to uphold respectful conduct with clients and partners
• Fresh ideas for food, service and ways of working to maintain our position as leaders in school catering

Job description

Holroyd Howe’s New Hall School in Boreham is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team. You’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and events.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services to independent schools. The role focuses on assisting the kitchen brigade, ensuring allergen controls, and contributing to menu planning and service