Term-Time Chef de Partie: Fresh School Kitchen

Compass Group PLC; Thorpe CP; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time only (48 weeks per year)

Free meals

Free onsite parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and fitness classes

Share discounts with family

5 days out of 7, various shifts

Job summary

Compass Group PLC, a leader in school catering in the United Kingdom, is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join TASIS England's kitchen team. You will contribute to fresh, high-quality dining experiences for pupils and staff and develop your career within independent school catering.

You will run a section, prepare and present dishes to high standards, and uphold food safety and HACCP procedures while supporting and training junior chefs.

Qualifications

• Experienced Chef de Partie with strong kitchen background.
• Passionate about fresh, high-quality food and presentation.
• Confident running a section in a busy catering environment.
• Strong culinary skills with attention to detail.
• Creative with interest in current food trends and techniques.
• Good knowledge of Food Safety, hygiene and Health & Safety requirements.
• Self-motivated, organized and able to work under pressure.
• Strong team player with good communication and people skills.
• Professional in presentation and customer service.
• Able to drive.
• Willing to undergo Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Running your section to the required standards and specifications.
• Preparing, cooking and presenting fresh food to a consistently high standard.
• Ensuring all dishes meet required quality and portion specifications.
• Following Food Safety, HACCP, allergen and Health & Safety procedures.
• Supporting and training Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants within your section.
• Ensuring food is stored correctly and waste is minimised.
• Assisting with food orders, deliveries and stock storage.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Using kitchen machinery and equipment safely and correctly.
• Supporting the wider catering team to deliver an efficient and high-quality food service.
• Carrying out other reasonable duties to support the catering operation.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Food Safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Creativity

Drive/motivation

Job description

Compass Group PLC, a leader in school catering in the United Kingdom, is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join TASIS England's kitchen team. You will contribute to fresh, high-quality dining experiences for pupils and staff and develop your career within independent school catering.

You will run a section, prepare and present dishes to high standards, and uphold food safety and HACCP procedures while supporting and training junior chefs.