Job Title: Chef de Partie - Term-time Only
Location: Water Lane, Cranbrook, TN18
Salary: Up to £27,000
Start Date: September 2025
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 via Perkbox app on high street shops, holidays, cinema
* Wellbeing hub
* Employee assistance programme
* Free meals at work
* Career development opportunities
* HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
Job Description:
Are you a Chef de Partie seeking a rewarding opportunity and the next step in your career? Join one of the UK's most prestigious independent schools and help create meals that inspire students. Located in a beautiful Victorian Mansion within 250 acres of Kent countryside, just 30 minutes from Maidstone near Cranbrook, this role offers an inspiring setting for both academic and extracurricular activities.
This position involves working evenings and includes serving breakfast, lunch, supper, and extensive hospitality services to day students (flexi-boarding) and staff. Be part of a supportive and engaging work environment!
Responsibilities:
* Ensure all dishes meet quality and presentation standards.
* Assist in menu planning, considering dietary restrictions and seasonal ingredients.
* Oversee stock control, ordering, and waste minimization.
* Collaborate on special events and themed dinners.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
* Stay updated on industry trends and culinary techniques.
* Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and effective communication.
Candidate Requirements:
* Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within contract catering or educational settings.
* Culinary degree or relevant certifications.
* Strong knowledge of food safety standards.
* Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
* Enthusiastic, organized, and a team player.
Additional Information:
Holroyd Howe specializes in catering for independent schools and colleges, focusing on sustainability and nutrition. We invest in our teams' training and development to ensure success and satisfaction in their roles.
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