Chef de Partie - Education Site (Southampton) £14.70 per hour | Permanent | Term Time Only (40 Weeks) | 40 Hours per Week Monday to Friday * No Weekends * All Evenings Off Join a passionate catering team delivering fresh, seasonal meals in a vibrant educational setting. We're looking for a committed Chef de Partie to support daily kitchen operations and contribute to high‑quality food service during school term time only. The Role Location: Southampton, Hampshire Contract: Permanent, term‑time only (40 weeks per year) Hours: 40 hours per week Schedule: Monday to Friday, daytime hours Pay: £14.70 per hour No weekends and no evening shifts Why Join Us? 28 days holiday (pro‑rata, including bank holidays) 3 volunteering days to support causes you care about 3 days grandparent leave for special family moments 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave Bespoke training & development opportunities Pension & life insurance Discounts via Perkbox (cinema, holidays, high street brands) Wellbeing hub & employee assistance programme Free meals while at work Career development & HIT Apprenticeships available Key Responsibilities Support the Head Chef in day‑to‑day kitchen operations Motivate the team and help maintain high standards Ensure food safety, allergen compliance and kitchen hygiene Contribute to creative, seasonal menu planning Manage mise en place and ensure smooth lunchtime service Support with occasional school‑day functions About You Experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in contract catering, ideally in education or B&I environments Passion for fresh, seasonal cooking Strong attention to detail and food safety standards Excellent teamwork and communication skills Positive, flexible and proactive approach Ready to enjoy a great work‑life balance with no evenings and weekends ? Apply today and make a real difference through food! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.