Thomas Franks - Chef De Partie

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent catering company in Bath seeks a Chef De Partie to join their dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a genuine passion for food. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining hygiene, and working collaboratively in a vibrant environment. This role offers numerous benefits and opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

Benefits

Discounts at major retailers and restaurants

Free meals during shifts

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Referral bonus program

Extensive training and development opportunities

Established apprenticeship programs

Employee assistance program

Workplace pension scheme

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level.
• Genuine interest in food and customer service.
• Organized and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with chefs to provide catering services.
• Prepare food from scratch using seasonal ingredients.
• Maintain high food standards and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Creativity

Attention to detail

Food costs understanding

Job description

A mixed private school in Bath, Somerset, catering for 750 students and staff daily, offering breakfast, lunch, supper, and evening snacks. This role involves working in a vibrant hospitality environment. The position is a term-time plus contract, working 48 weeks a year, on a 5 out of 7 days schedule. Free on-site parking is available.

We are seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join our team at our prestigious Bath location.

You should have previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level.

You will enjoy working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and bespoke, regularly changing menus, providing an opportunity to showcase your creativity and skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate effectively within a team of chefs to provide catering services to pupils and staff.
• Prepare food from scratch using fresh ingredients, adhering to brand standards.
• Maintain high food standards and control wastage.
• Follow all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies, and allergen control procedures.

Skills required:

• A genuine interest in food and excellent customer service skills.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach.
• Passion and innovation for great food.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Understanding of food costs and wastage management.

Knowledge / competencies:

• Good verbal English communication skills.
• Proficient written English reading and writing skills.
• Previous experience in customer service or food preparation environments is preferred.

Benefits include:

• Discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc. via the wider wallet scheme.
• Free meals during shifts.
• Volunteer's leave - up to one day annually.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Referral bonus program.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Established apprenticeship programs.
• Team and social events.
• Employee assistance program.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Clear career progression within a leading independent caterer.

About us:

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering company committed to excellence, service, and personalized approach. Our clients and staff are central to our success.

Important notice:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check, identity, and reference checks (covering the last five years) are required. We comply fully with the DBS Code of Practice and are committed to safeguarding children. Please note, applications for school roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; all convictions must be declared.

Diversity and inclusion:

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups, believing that diversity fosters better results and a richer working environment.