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 experiencedChef de Partieto join our busy and friendly school catering team.

Working alongside a team of 4 chefsand6 kitchen assistants, you will help prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for approximately450-500 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 - 14.30 or 11:30 - 19:30
• 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 aChef de Partiero similar role within aschool catering environment.
• Excellent food preparation andknife 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.
• AnEnhanced 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.