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.
- Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.
- Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations.
- Supervise and train kitchen staff, kitchen assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
- 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.
- Support the Head Chef in administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory.
- 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.
Company Description Title: CDP Chef - Retail & Production Support Chef
Location: Stamford, Lincolnshire
Salary: £12.75 PH - Term Time Only Contract
Sunday to Thursday -
Monday to Thursday 8am till 15.30
Sunday 7am till 19.00
Benefits:
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days grandparent leave
- Free access to on site Gym & Pool
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts available on our HAPI 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? Join us at one of our prestigious independent schools as a Chef de Partie and help 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 highly prestigious education settings.
Nestled in the heart of Stamford, this prestigious independent school - caters for day pupils as well as boarders and staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service. This operates 7 days days a week.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef de Partie to assist in our daily production and working with our on site senior sous chef to create and plan the offer required for our retail food offer within our onsite cafe facilities. From quirky trending savory items to exciting sweet treats.
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 opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“
This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.
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