Chef de Partie at BaxterStorey

Lingfield, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

13.7

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Food Safety, Allergen Controls, Menu Planning, Team Motivation, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Proactive Approach

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description Job Title: Chef de Partie Location: Lingfield College, RH7 6PH Salary: £13.70 per hour Working Weeks: 40 weeks - Term-time Why Join us? 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave Bespoke training & development opportunities Pension & life insurance Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme Free meals while at work Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels About the role: We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Lingfield College. You’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events. You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school. Our mission is simple: To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations Motivate the team to 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 Qualifications Candidate Profile: Ideally, you will have experience as an Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting. Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards Excellent teamwork and communication skills A flexible and proactive approach to work Additional Information Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school. To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on: Sustainability Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals. Nutrition We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients. Food Innovation We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team. From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food. Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children. This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

Responsibilities

Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service. Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met while contributing to innovative menu planning.