Company Description
Job Title: Chef de Partie
Location: Swanbourne House School, Swanbourne, Milton Keynes MK17 0HZ
Contract Type: Term Time Plus
Salary: £15.00phWhy Join us?28 days holiday (including bank holidays)3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments24 weeks enhanced maternity leaveBespoke training & development opportunitiesPension & life insuranceDiscounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox AppWellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programmeFree meals while at workCareer development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levelsAbout the role:We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Swanbourne House School. You’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events.You will be joining Holroyd Howe, 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.Our mission is simple: 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.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operationsMotivate the team to deliver high standards of food and serviceEnsure food safety and allergen controls are consistently metContribute to innovative menu planningManage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely serviceSupport events and functions alongside school life
Qualifications
Candidate Profile:Ideally, you will have experience as a Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting.Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentationStrong attention to detail and high food safety standardsExcellent teamwork and communication skillsA flexible and proactive approach to work
Additional Information
We pride ourselves on:People first
We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.Great food, always
Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.Food education
We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.Respect in everything we do
Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.Fresh thinking
New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.
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