Chef de Partie

Permanent

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:

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

What We’re Looking For:

• A skilled chef with experience in preparing high-quality, fresh meals.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen, preferably within schools or catering.
• Strong organisational skills and a keen attention to detail.
• 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.