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Chef De Partie - Whitehouse Prep School
Job Introduction
About Us
At Palmer & Howells, we recognise that food is more than what you eat—it is energy, education, and community. We value our staff deeply, recognising the unique skills each person brings. Our chefs are dedicated to creative, highly nutritious dishes designed to offer optimal energy. We thrive on collaboration, meticulous communication, and a keen desire to explore the potential of high-quality, fresh ingredients.
This is a dynamic, hands-on role. You will be fully involved in everything from preparation work outside of busy service times to creative innovation. While working in a school kitchen offers fantastic hours, be prepared for a varied workload that requires an adaptable outlook alongside your core tasks.
The Role
We're looking for a dedicated culinary professional who excels at cooking, team collaboration, and upholding the highest standards of food safety. If you are ready to be a role model and contribute to truly exceptional dining experiences, we want to hear from you
The Details
Hours: 40 hours per week
Weeks: 33.8 weeks per year
Rate: £17.12 per hour
Key Responsibilities
As our Chef de Partie, you will be crucial to our daily success, focusing on quality and compliance:
Culinary Mastery: Execute and deliver delicious meals, ensuring every dish offers optimal taste and exceptional nutritional benefit.
Operational Flow: Work seamlessly and collaboratively with the kitchen team to guarantee an efficient, well-organised, and timely service flow, even during peak periods.
Compliance and Safety: Maintain meticulous attention to detail regarding allergens and adhere to all compliance requirements, including Health & Safety (H&S) and Food Hygiene standards.
Team Leadership: Act as a Role Model, embodying best practices, professionalism, and dedication for the rest of the team.
What You'll Need
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise and a winning personality, along with the following:
Demonstrable kitchen/catering experience, with a passion for creative offerings and working with fresh, nutritious ingredients.
A strong, practical understanding of professional kitchen equipment and adherence to best practice within high-volume food environments.
A Food Safety Level 2 certificate, further training is available
A personable and outgoing approach that helps put a smile on everyone's face, ensuring a positive atmosphere and delivering fantastic customer experiences.
Why Join Us
Work for a fast-growing, ambitious company with no ceiling in terms of where you can take your career. We actively look to promote talent from within.
You will have access to a dedicated Learning & Development team to support you in developing your skills, including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.
Join a supportive team committed to collaboration and the pursuit of culinary excellence.
Safeguarding Commitment: Palmer & Howells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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Chef De Partie - Whitehouse Prep School
Salary £17.12 per hour
Hourly
Job Reference JGT/TP/76/7236
Contract Type Permanent
Closing Date 18 March, 2026
Job Category Unit Level
Business Unit Palmer & Howells Ltd
Location Clapham, London, United Kingdom
3 December, 2025
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