School Kitchen Chef de Partie — Fresh & Allergen-Safe

Holroyd Howe; Blean; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave (enhanced)

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing & assistance programme

Free meals at work

Apprenticeships for all levels

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is recruiting a Chef de Partie for Kent College, Canterbury. You will support the Head Chef, helping deliver high-quality meals for pupils and staff in a busy school kitchen.

We seek a committed professional with passion for fresh seasonal food, strong food safety standards, and teamwork. The role involves allergy management and participation in events, with training and development available.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have experience as a Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education or a high-profile setting.
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Deliver high standards of food and service
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met
• Contribute to innovative menu planning
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service
• Support events and functions alongside school life
• Champion allergen controls and safety protocols

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Holroyd Howe is recruiting a Chef de Partie for Kent College, Canterbury. You will support the Head Chef, helping deliver high-quality meals for pupils and staff in a busy school kitchen.

We seek a committed professional with passion for fresh seasonal food, strong food safety standards, and teamwork. The role involves allergy management and participation in events, with training and development available.