Chef De Partie | Term Time Plus 4 weeks

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Hook; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in fresh food catering is seeking a talented Chef De Partie for their prestigious location in Hook. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen environment, focusing on quality food preparation and innovative menu design. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for service, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences for pupils and teachers. This term-time position provides a unique work-life balance while allowing you to showcase your culinary skills and creativity. Join a team that values individuality and commitment, and take the next step in your culinary career.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Social events

Workplace pension

Career progression

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Recommend a friend bonus

Volunteers leave

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and bespoke menus.

Responsibilities

• Provide catering services to pupils and teachers.
• Prepare food using fresh ingredients and maintain food standards.
• Follow health and safety policies and allergen control procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Food Preparation

Attention to Detail

Innovation in Cooking

Job description

Chef De Partie | Term Time Plus 4 weeks Hook Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £26,735.52
Hours: 40 per week

About the Role

A co-educational private day and boarding school located in Hampshire, catering to 800 pupils and teachers from nursery to 18 years. The role involves core feeding of breakfast, lunch, supper, morning snack, and afternoon snack, with a significant hospitality component. This is a term-time only contract working 38 weeks a year, with the nursery operation running 52 weeks. The operation runs 7 days a week, with a 5-day work pattern. Free on-site parking is an additional benefit.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join our team at our prestigious location in Hook. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level, with a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and bespoke menus. Creativity and skill showcase opportunities are available.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work effectively within a team of chefs to provide catering services to pupils and teachers.
2. Prepare food using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, and adhering to brand standards.
3. Maintain food standards and control wastage.
4. Follow Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies, and allergen control procedures.

Required Skills

1. Genuine interest in food and excellent customer service.
2. Strong team player.
3. Innovation and passion for quality food.
4. Organised with attention to detail.
5. Understanding of food cost and wastage basics.

Knowledge and Competencies

1. Good verbal English skills.
2. Good written and reading English skills.
3. Experience in customer service or food preparation environments is preferred.

Benefits

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.).
• Free meals on duty.
• Volunteers leave - up to one day per year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Recommend a friend bonus.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Established apprenticeship programme.
• Social events.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Workplace pension.
• Career progression within a leading independent caterer.

About Us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business focused on excellence, service, passion, and style. We value our clients and staff, striving for daily success through individuality and commitment.

Additional Information

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS, identity, and reference checks will be part of the selection process. We adhere to the DBS Code of Practice and are committed to safeguarding children. Applications from under-represented groups are encouraged to promote diversity and inclusion.