Chef de Partie
* £30,063 - £33,646
* Full-Time - 45 Hours per Week
* Excellent Work/Life Balance
We are delighted to be supporting a leading education provider in East Sussex in their search for an experienced Chef de Partie to join their expanding in-house catering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a high-quality, well-structured environment with set shifts, strong support, and long-term stability.
Our client operates a busy catering department serving students, staff, and external visitors across multiple outlets, including a large college dining room, a popular café, and a state-of-the-art AgriFood Centre capable of hosting events for up to 500 guests. As the catering operation continues to grow, this role offers excellent scope for development within a positive, forward-thinking team.
The Role:
As Chef de Partie, you will work closely with the Senior Kitchen Team to deliver fresh, nutritious, high-volume catering to consistently high standards. You will contribute to menu preparation, maintain impeccable hygiene practices, support daily kitchen operations, and play a key role in events and hospitality services.
Essential Requirements:
* Catering qualification or demonstrable experience in a high-volume kitchen
* Current Food Hygiene Certificate with strong regulatory knowledge
* Minimum two years' experience in a similar professional kitchen role
* Confident across a range of cuisines and cooking techniques
* Passion for fresh food, sustainability, and healthy menu design
* Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling tasks
* Strong customer service and communication skills
* Excellent understanding of allergens, dietary requirements, and cross-contamination
* Full UK driving licence
Working Hours:
A structured rota of five days over seven, usually including one weekend per month. Typical shifts are 7am-5pm or 8am-6pm (10-hour days with a one-hour break). Flexibility is required for occasional evenings and weekends to support events.
Benefits:
* 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure days between Christmas and New Year
* Contributory pension scheme
* Comprehensive wellbeing support
* On-site parking and Cycle-to-Work scheme
* Flexible working options
* Free lunch when working across lunchtime
If you're an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a stable role with excellent work/life balance in a supportive, professional environment, we'd love to hear from you
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