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Company Description
Title: Chef de Partie - term-time only!
Location: Jarvis Lane, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17
Salary: £14.48 p/h weekdays & an enhanced rate of £18.57 p/h at weekends!
Based on working 44 hours per week, 40 working weeks (including 37 working weekends) plus 5.6 weeks holiday pay.
Start date, August / September 2025
Benefits:
* 28 days holiday
* 3 volunteering days
* 3 days grandparent leave
* 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
* Bespoke training and development opportunities
* Pension and life insurance
* Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
* Wellbeing hub
* Access to employee assistance programme
* Free meals whilst at work
* Career development opportunities
* HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
Are you a Chef de Partie looking for a rewarding opportunity and the next step? If so, join us at one of most prestigious independent schools and help us create meals that inspire our students.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our renowned education settings.
The school sits on a 60-acre rural campus in the picturesque Kent countryside, south of 30 minutes Maidstone, near Cranbrook. Providing an ideal setting for both academic and extracurricular activities. Serving approximately 350 students including both day students, boarders and staff which includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service.
As the position involves working the weekends and with the level of responsibility at these times you will be entitled to an enhanced rate of £18.57 per hour.
For midweek hours you will earn an hourly rate of £14.48. Flexibility with midweek shifts can discussed to accommodate your needs.
Join us and be part of a supportive and engaging work environment!
Job Description
As a Chef de Partie you will collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind.
As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.
* Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations.
* Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.
* Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
* Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.
* Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.
* Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance the menu offerings and overall dining experience.
* Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.
Qualifications
* Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
* Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.
* Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
* Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
* Fun and enthusiastic
* Have excellent organisation skills.
* Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
* Have a flexible approach to work.
Additional Information
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.
We pride ourselves on:
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.
Nutrition
We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.
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.
Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. 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.
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