We are looking to recruit a Chef de Partie to our in-house dedicated and professional Catering Team who provide high quality lunches to around 900 students, staff and visitors daily.There is also a busy hospitality calendar catering for events ranging from working lunches through to fine dining suppers.We have also have two on-site school cafés which are run on a commercial basis, staffed by the Catering team
The Chef de Partie is a key member of the Schools Catering Team.Working closely with the Senior Sous Chef and Executive Chef ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen to provide exceptional standards of food and service to students whilst fostering an ethos that works positively and enthusiastically ensuring all students receive the very best catering service.
The successful candidate will have experience of working as a chef and or knowledge of working in a large fast-paced and physically demanding kitchen environment, they will have the ability to use their own creative flair to create innovative, imaginative, nutritious food from seasonal ingredients within the required budgets. At all times, ensuring that food hygiene and safety regulations are maintained.
Hours
37.5 hours per week, hours of work are 6.30am to 2.30pm (including 30- minute break). Monday to Friday during School term-time, plus an additional 3 weeks working during School holiday periods (in line with published School term dates). During holiday working weeks, at the Schools discretion, a 20% reduction in working hours can be applied with no impact on pay.
Key Duties
Assist and play an active role in menu development, preparation and service of school lunches and other refreshments to ensure sufficient and varied menus are provided to meet dietary and healthy eating requirements.
Adhere to all allergy guidance and best practice to ensure all menus, ingredients and requirements are met including completion of all necessary records.
Assist in organising, preparing, and carrying out special catering function work as required.
Ensure that all food delivered is handled and stored correctly, including the rotation of stock.
Ensure that all temperature testing is carried out and recorded as required.
Ensure that all cleaning requirements are carried out as necessary to ensure a clean, safe, and workable environment at all times to maintain a high standard of food and kitchen hygiene.
Report any faults with equipment and appliances to the Senior Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
Assist in maintaining a friendly and helpful atmosphere within the Catering Team, school staff, pupils, visitors, suppliers, and contractors.
Attend relevant meetings and training sessions.
Ensure compliance with all food safety legislation relating to the catering industry and with all Health and Safety legislation.
For further information, please visit our School website
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