Chef De Partie

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Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £26,923.20

Hours: 40 per week

This role is based at a co-educational private day and boarding school in Hampshire, catering for 800 pupils and staff from nursery to 18 years. Responsibilities include supporting the executive/head chef in meal preparation and service, particularly in the evenings, for students and staff. The position requires cooking high-standard home-style meals, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to close the kitchen and complete mandatory paperwork.

The working hours are 10:30 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with some weekend shifts (2 out of 6 weekends) every 6 weeks, over approximately 15 weeks per year. The role involves working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and creating bespoke menus, offering opportunities to showcase culinary skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the team to provide catering for pupils and staff
• Prepare food from scratch using fresh ingredients, adhering to brand standards
• Maintain food hygiene, health & safety standards, and allergen controls

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level
• Strong cooking and presentation skills
• Customer service-oriented with attention to detail
• Understanding of food costs and wastage

Benefits include:

• Discount schemes, free meals, and employee benefits
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Term-time work with 15 weeks off per year plus additional leave

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and a DBS check will be required. Thomas Franks Ltd is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

About Us: Thomas Franks is a leader in fresh food catering, emphasizing quality, service, and individuality.

Note: This job is active and accepting applications.

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