Title: Chef de Partie
28 days holiday
~24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leave
~ Bespoke training and development opportunities
~ Pension and life insurance
~ Discounts via our Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays, cinema & more)
~ Wellbeing hub
~ Access to employee assistance programme
~ Free meals while at work
~ Career development and progression opportunities
~ HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
We’re looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Milton Abbey School, a prestigious co-educational independent school for students aged 13–18.
You’ll support daily food service across breakfast, lunch and supper and have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of catering including events, functions and hospitality—especially during out-of-term periods. It’s a great role for a chef who thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing fresh, seasonal dishes.
Shifts: 6:30 AM–2:30 PM or 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
If you're a skilled Chef de Partie ready to bring energy and creativity to a dynamic school kitchen, we’d love to hear from you!
Assist the Head Chef in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, delivering high-quality meals across breakfast, lunch, and supper services.
Lead and motivate the kitchen brigade to ensure smooth, efficient service and consistently high culinary standards.
Prepare fresh, seasonal, and nutritious dishes for pupils, staff, and guests, with an emphasis on presentation and dietary needs.
Contribute to a vibrant calendar of events and hospitality during out-of-term periods, crafting creative and bespoke menus.
Uphold rigorous standards of food safety, allergen management, and health & safety compliance.
Support stock control, ordering, and kitchen administration in collaboration with the Head Chef.
Work a rotating shift pattern: 6:30 AM–2:30 PM or 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, including 1 in 3 weekends.
A hands-on, proactive approach to kitchen operations.
Holroyd Howe is 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.
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.
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; Nutrition
We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Food Innovation
We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.
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 strong and healthy relationships with food.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. 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.