Chef de Partie – School Catering
We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our busy and friendly school catering team.
Working alongside a team of 6 chefs and 8–10 kitchen assistants, you will help prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for approximately 1,300 pupils each day.
This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who enjoys working in a structured environment with sociable hours and takes pride in delivering great food for children.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare ingredients and carry out daily food preparation.
Assist with the cooking and service of meals for around 1,200 pupils.
Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and portion control.
Follow food hygiene, allergen and health & safety procedures at all times.
Work efficiently as part of a large, supportive kitchen team.
Help with kitchen cleaning and organisation as required.
Working Hours
Predominantly Monday to Friday
Shifts are typically 07:00 – 15.30 or 10:30 – 19:00
40 hours per week 45.8 weeks of the year
Your time off is most likely be Christmas, Easter, Half Terms and most of the summer break
Overtime is paid over 40h per week, with enhancement of time and halt after 18:00 and Saturdays, however Saturdays may be required only for special school occasions
The salary is £27,755 per year
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or similar role within a school catering environment.
Excellent food preparation and knife skills.
The ability to work calmly and efficiently in a high-volume kitchen.
A positive attitude and strong team-working skills.
Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.
An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one before employment).
What We Offer
Regular daytime hours with a great work-life balance.
A supportive and experienced catering team.
A rewarding role helping provide nutritious meals for children every day.
The opportunity to work in a professional and well-organised school kitchen.
Inhouse training and career progression
Pension, discunts for Travel, high street shops, cinema tickets etc
If you have experience in school catering, enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, and are looking for a role with excellent weekday hours, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact Lucie or Cheryl at Interaction Recruitment on (phone number removed) or apply directly for the role
Salary description
£27755.00 - £28000.00 per year