Chef de Partie - Mostly Mon - Fri (term-time only)

TN United Kingdom; Elstree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Chef de Partie - Mostly Mon - Fri (term-time only), Elstree

Location: Elstree, United Kingdom

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18.04.2025

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02.06.2025

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Title: Chef de Partie - Mostly Mon - Fri (term-time only)

Location: Radlett, Borehamwood, WD6 3BT

Salary: Up to £14.00 per hour, with an increase in September

Benefits:

1. 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
2. 3 volunteering days
3. 3 days grandparent leave
4. 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
5. Bespoke training and development opportunities
6. Pension and life insurance
7. Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
8. Wellbeing hub
9. Access to employee assistance programme
10. Free meals whilst at work
11. Career development opportunities
12. HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Are you a Chef de Partie who is looking for your next role and a rewarding, progressive opportunity? If so, then join us at one of our prestigious independent schools as our next culinary superstar and help create meals that inspire the minds of tomorrow.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

Nestled in the heart of Hertfordshire, this prestigious independent school, Haberdashers' Girls' School, caters for up to 1,000 day pupils as well as staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch, and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service. The school operates seven days a week, but this is predominantly a Monday to Friday role, working mostly daytime. The schedule is well-organised across our large team to help you maintain a positive work-life balance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef de Partie to make a name for themselves within our prestigious contract catering company and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

This is a term-time only opportunity, working approximately 38 weeks a year, starting in the next academic year, September 2024.

Job Description

As a Chef de Partie, you will collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind.

As well as having excellent presentation, organisational, and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Senior Sous & Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.
2. Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations.
3. Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.
4. Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
5. Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.
6. Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.
7. Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications:

1. Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
2. Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.
3. Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
4. Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
7. Fun and enthusiastic.
8. Excellent organisation skills.
9. Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
10. Have a flexible 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, 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 expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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