Chef De Partie -

Title: Chef de Partie

Location: Lansdown, Bath

Salary: 26,000 (40 working weeks per year) Term Time

Benefits:

• 22 Days holiday pay including bank holidays
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week's enhanced maternity leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Uniform and safety shoes provided

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh 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, meeting the bespoke requirements of each school. We are currently looking for talented and proven chef in one of our business' most prestigious sites nestled in the heart of Bath. Working in a kitchen environment and serving fresh, seasonal produce you will use modern techniques and always be looking at ways in which you can develop the food offer.

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.

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 string and healthy relationships with food.

If you are a passionate Chef de Partie keen to make a name for yourself, we would love to hear from you!

• Food Preparation - prepare and cook dishes according to the standards set by the head/sous chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Station Management - oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensure cleanliness in line with policies and procedures
• Quality Control - maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times
• Team Collaboration - communicate effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary
• Menu Development - collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation
• Cleaning and Maintenance - maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order

• Proven experience working in as a Chef de Partie or similar role is essential
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the Holroyd Howe core values

This role is mostly term time with 4 weeks work for summer school.

This is a boarding school so breakfasts, weekends and evenings (06:30 - 19:30) would be part of your normal work pattern so you must be flexible within these times..

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we 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 their criminal offences.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.