Chef De Partie

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Chef de Partie

Location: Leatherhead

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours per week)

Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year, plus holiday pay

Salary: £24,500 - £29,000 per annum DOE

Why Choose Our Client?

Our client, a school based in Leatherhead, is seeking a talented and confident Chef de Partie to join their team. As the new chef, you’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking meals for a busy lunch service, ensuring a smooth and efficient kitchen operation. With a Monday-to-Friday schedule (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM), this role offers a fantastic work-life balance.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Chef de Partie, you’ll work closely with the on-site Chef Manager to create nutritious and delicious meals for the students. Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Assisting the Chef Manager with the preparation and cooking of main meals and snacks.
2. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients to prepare meals for a volume of 200+ servings.
3. Occasionally providing counter service and operating tills as needed.
4. Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organised kitchen, adhering to health and safety standards.

What We’re Looking For:

1. A skilled chef with experience in preparing high-quality, fresh meals.
2. Experience in a high-volume kitchen, preferably within schools or catering.
3. Strong organisational skills and a keen attention to detail.
4. A team-oriented individual who is passionate about food and service.

Why Join Us?

At our client’s nursery, we’re dedicated to providing great food—not just typical school meals. Our chefs prepare dishes that students truly enjoy, and we take pride in offering restaurant-quality food in a school setting.

• Enjoy weekends and school holidays off, providing an excellent work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and holiday pay.
• A positive and supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth.
• Be part of a team committed to making a real difference by serving healthy, delicious meals to students.

Apply today and join us in creating something special!

(A tray test will be required for this role.)

Consultant: Katie Harding

Job Number: 931172 / INDCATERING

Job Role: Chef de Partie

Location: Leatherhead

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.