Chef De Partie

Interaction Recruitment are looking for a Chef de Partie to work in a prestigious school in Buckinghamshire (Milton Keynes area).

Chef de Partie School Catering

We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our busy and friendly school catering team.

Working alongside a team of 4 chefs and 6 kitchen assistants, you will help prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for approximately (Apply online only) pupils each day.

This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who enjoys working in a structured environment with sociable hours and takes pride in delivering great food for children.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and carry out daily food preparation.
• Assist with the cooking and service of meals for around 450+pupils.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Follow food hygiene, allergen and health & safety procedures at all times.
• Work efficiently as part of a large, supportive kitchen team.
• Help with kitchen cleaning and organisation as required.

Working Hours

• Between Monday to Sunday, on a rota, weekends will be included
• Shifts are typically 06:.30 or 11 30
• 40 hours per week 52 weeks of the year
• Your time off is most likely be Christmas, Easter, Half Terms & some of the summer break
• Enhanced overtime is paid over 40h per week
• The salary is £32,000 - £32,500 per annum

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or similar role within a school catering environment.
• Excellent food preparation and knife skills.
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently in a high-volume kitchen.
• A positive attitude and strong team-working skills.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.
• An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one before employment).

What We Offer

• Regular daytime hours with a great work-life balance.
• A supportive and experienced catering team.
• A rewarding role helping provide nutritious meals for children every day.
• The opportunity to work in a professional and well-organised school kitchen.
• Inhouse training and career progression
• Pension, discounts for Travel, high street shops, cinema tickets etc

If you have experience in school catering, enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, and are looking for a role with excellent weekday hours, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Lucie or Cheryl at Interaction Recruitment on (phone number removed) or apply directly for the role.