Senior Chef de Partie (maternity cover)

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Harborough; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Harborough is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie. The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef in preparing high-quality meals while maintaining strict hygiene standards. This role requires excellent organisation, a calm approach under pressure, and the ability to work as part of a team. The position offers a competitive salary of £31,948 per annum, along with 33 days of annual leave, private healthcare options, and additional staff perks. A flexible approach to work is essential.

Benefits

Private healthcare insurance

33 days' annual leave

Free school lunches

Discounts at local businesses

Access to gym facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Commitment to maintaining hygiene and safety standards.
• Willingness to adopt flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with meal preparation and cooking.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Support the catering team and contribute to school ethos.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong team player

Job description

Senior Chef de Partie

We are seeking a talented and dedicated individual to join our team as a Senior Chef de Partie. In this role, you will assist in the preparation and cooking of high-quality dishes. With a genuine passion for food, you will bring excellent organisational skills and a calm, focused approach to working under pressure.

Job Description

As a strong team player and natural leader, you will set an example for others and strive to uphold the highest standards in every aspect of your work. Your primary responsibilities will include supporting the Head Chef in daily operations, ensuring food safety compliance, and maintaining exceptional service standards. This job description reflects the core activities of the role. The school expects that the post holder will adopt a flexible approach to work. In addition, the post holder will be expected to undertake such other duties within the scope of the role as may be required by the Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• All duties associated with the preparation and cooking of school meals, under the direction of the school’s Head Chef.
• Ensuring hygiene and safety standards and regulations are always maintained in areas of work and adhering to school policies and procedures.
• Working as an effective and committed member of the school catering team, and generally supporting and contributing to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

Remuneration and Hours

40 hours per week all year. Early shift 7am - 3pm, late shift 11am – 7pm, alternate weekends with a day off during the week. Start Date: As soon as possible. Salary: £31,948.00 per annum.

Terms and Conditions

• Enrolment in the statutory auto-enrolment pension scheme. The employer and employee contribution rates for the auto-enrolment pension scheme are currently: Employee contribution 5% and Employer contribution 3%.
• Annual Leave: 33 days' paid holiday per annum, including Bank and Public holidays (3 days of which must be taken during a whole school shutdown at Christmas).
• Members of staff may educate their own children in any of the three parts of the school or at Fairstead House, subject to availability of places and successful admissions procedures. Staff currently enjoy a discretionary discount on fees for children in Reception year onwards, details of which will be provided upon request.
• The School offers a private healthcare insurance scheme, which staff may opt to join, at their expense, shortly after the start of each academic year (the policy starts on 1st November each year). The scheme can only be joined at the start of the policy year, not part-way through the year.
• School lunch provided when at work over lunch time and tea and coffee throughout the day.
• Limited use of school gym facilities (during specific times) and use of the school swimming pool at specific times (during summer school holidays – small fee applies).
• Limited free on-site parking.
• Employees and their dependants have access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes such as: Cycle2Work, Home and Tech Scheme and Local Gym Membership.
• Members of staff are entitled to 10% discount on all King’s Ely school uniform ordered for their own children from Schoolblazer.
• Discounts at local businesses including Poet's House, The Almonry Kitchen & Tearoom, A Little Something, Ely, Ely Grazing Company, Sushi and Salad, Griddle Bar and Meathouse, and The Pantry (Newmarket).

Application Requirements

King’s Ely is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. If you are selected for interview, you will need to provide and bring with you photographic proof of identity (eg passport or photo driving license), birth certificate, documentation confirming your National Insurance Number or your right to work in the United Kingdom, proof of address (eg recent bank statement/HMRC correspondence/utility bill) and certification of declared qualifications.

Contact

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU