Chef De Partie - Petworth

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Seaford College. You'll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events. You will be joining Holroyd Howe, 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. Our mission is simple: 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. Due to the remote location of the school within the South Downs (Lavington Park, a 400-acre Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), a full driver's licence and access to a car are essential. Public transport is not a realistic option.,

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met
• Contribute to innovative menu planning
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service
• Support events and functions alongside school life, Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.
Fresh thinking New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering. In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.


• Ideally, you will have experience as an Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a business and industry setting.
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to work
  
  Salary: 30,000 - 31,500 per annum
Hours & Shift Patterns: Shifts typically range between 6:45am-3:15pm, 9:00am-5:30pm, and 10:30am-7:00pm. During term time the pattern is Tuesday to Saturday, while outside of term time shifts are mostly Monday to Friday (6:45am-3:15pm). Why Join us?
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels