Company Description Position: Chef de Partie Location: Godalming, Surrey, UK, GU7 2DX Salary: £32,000 per annum Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week) Benefits: 28 days holiday 3 volunteering days 3 days grandparent leave 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave Bespoke training and development opportunities Pension and life insurance Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema Wellbeing hub Access to employee assistance programme Free meals whilst at work Career development opportunities HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels Join Our Catering Team at Charterhouse Are you looking for a job that offers a fantastic work/life balance? Look no further About Us: At Charterhouse's Catering Department, we provide an exceptional dining experience, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to our students, staff, and guests every day of the week. What We Offer: Balanced Schedule: Enjoy every 3rd weekend completely off, perfect for planning social events and personal time. Seasonal Breaks: Closed over Christmas and New Year, allowing more time with family and friends. Perks: Free meals on duty, provided uniforms, and access to our onsite gym for just £50 a year. Convenience: Free car parking and 28 days of holiday, including Bank Holidays. We also have every long weekend off. Professional Growth: Pension scheme and career development opportunities. Work Schedule: Flexible Shifts: Morning shifts (7:00 am - 4:00 pm) and evening shifts (10:30 am - 7:30 pm), ensuring you can relax at home by 8:00 pm if you live locally. Join Us: If you're flexible and ready to be part of a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you. Embrace a role that offers both professional fulfillment and personal time. Apply Now: Contact us at to make your dream job a reality. Charterhouse Catering Department Where your career and personal life come together perfectly. 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 an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm. Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service. Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations. Supervise and train kitchen staff, kitchen assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures. Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients. Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste. Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives. Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations. Qualifications Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred. Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute. Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices. Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Fun and enthusiastic Have excellent organisation skills. Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team. Have a flexible approach to work. Additional Information Holroyd Howe is one of the UKs 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 opportunity 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, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will 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 any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children. This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references. IND1 AMRT1_UKCT