Fixed Term Chef De Partie - Lakelands Primary

Compass Group UK; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pabulum Catering is seeking a Fixed Term Chef De Partie for Lakelands Primary School. This role involves preparing and present high-quality food, ensuring health standards, and delivering excellent customer service. Join a company that values fresh ingredients and a positive team environment.

Benefits

Holiday pay

NEST pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Perks at Work discounts

Excellent work/life balance due to term time only contract

Qualifications

• Experienced as a Chef De Partie.
• Passionate about food and customer service.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
• Maintaining Health, Safety, and Food Safety Standards.
• Exceeding customer expectations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Pabulum Catering is now recruiting for a Fixed Term Chef De Partie to help us deliver exceptional food experiences to our children at Lakelands Primary School. We offer an excellent work-life balance, support, and a fantastic company culture for a business committed to providing healthy food to children.

With over 120 sites across Southern England, there are plenty of opportunities for growth, learning, and development.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Planning, preparing, cooking, and presenting food to the standards required by the company and the client.
2. Enhancing the company's reputation for excellent food and service with the client and customers.
3. Maintaining Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards in line with company policy.
4. Being customer-focused, approachable, and exceeding customer expectations.
5. Ensuring all food is cooked, presented, and served according to company standards.
6. Acting as a positive ambassador for the business.
7. Demonstrating commitment to company values in all aspects of your role.

Our ideal candidate will be:

1. Passionate about food and customer service.
2. Excellent people skills and a team player.
3. Experienced as a Chef De Partie.
4. A good motivator who works well within a team.
5. Possessing excellent culinary skills with attention to detail.
6. Well-presented, outgoing, passionate, with excellent communication skills.

Role details and benefits include:

1. £14 per hour
2. 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
3. Term Time only
4. Fixed Term until 22nd December 2025
5. Holiday pay
6. NEST pension scheme
7. Employee Assistance Programme
8. Training and development opportunities
9. Perks at Work discounts
10. Excellent work/life balance due to term time only contract

Our core ingredients for your role:

1. The food: We prioritize Education, Passion, Sensation, and Innovation. 94% of our food is freshly prepared on-site daily, using 75% British produce with minimal frozen or processed foods.
2. The people: Ensuring an excellent customer experience to keep customers coming back.
3. And you: We are recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our positive and professional team.

As this role involves working in Education, you must provide two employment/character references. An Enhanced DBS/Criminal Record Check will also be required (paid for by us).

Interested in becoming part of the Pabulum family?

Please apply online.

Job Reference: com/0307/42867001/52748220/BU #Pabulum

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and have equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and aim to make all colleagues feel valued and empowered.