School Kitchen Chef de Partie: Fresh Food & Impact

WSH Group; Blean; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while at work

Pension & life insurance

Discounts on high street brands

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is recruiting a committed Chef de Partie for Kent College in Canterbury. You will support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, help maintain high standards, and contribute to delivering daily meals and events.

We expect experience in contract catering, a passion for fresh seasonal food, strong food safety focus, and teamwork. The role offers training, development opportunities, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie in contract catering
• Passion for fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Flexible and proactive approach to work

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

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Independent education catering

Food presentation

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Holroyd Howe is recruiting a committed Chef de Partie for Kent College in Canterbury. You will support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, help maintain high standards, and contribute to delivering daily meals and events.

We expect experience in contract catering, a passion for fresh seasonal food, strong food safety focus, and teamwork. The role offers training, development opportunities, and benefits.