Job Title: Chef de Partie

Location: Based in Leatherhead
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Shifts & Hours: 8:30am - 5pm (40 hours per week)
Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year plus holiday pay
Hourly Rate: 24,500 - 29,000 per annum

Why choose our Client?

Our client, a nursery based in Brighton and Hove is looking for a confident cook to work in their kitchen. As the new nursery chef, you will be responsible for cooking meals for the busy lunch and responsible for the smooth running of the lunch service. Working days for this role are Monday - Friday and hours will be 8:30am - 5pm

What will you be doing?

As a Chef de Partie, you'll work closely with the onsite Chef Manager to deliver delicious, nutritious meals for the students. Your key responsibilities will include:

Assisting the Chef Manager with the preparation and cooking of main meals and snacks.
Working with fresh, seasonal ingredients to cook for a volume of 200+ meals.
Occasionally providing counter service and operating tills as needed.
Ensuring the kitchen and dining areas remain clean, tidy, and compliant with health and safety standards.

What we're looking for:

A talented Chef with experience in preparing fresh, high-quality meals.
Experience in a high-volume kitchen environment, ideally within schools or catering.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
A positive, team-oriented individual who is passionate about food and service.

Why join us?

We believe in providing great food-not just school food. Our chefs create meals that students love, and we're proud to have restaurant-quality chefs in our schools.

Enjoy weekends and school holidays off, providing a great work-life balance.
Competitive salary and holiday pay.
A positive and supportive work environment with opportunities for career development.
Be part of a team committed to providing great food and making a real difference for students.

Apply today and be part of something special!

(A tray test will be required for this role.)

Consultant: Katie Harding

Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDHOSP

Job Role: Chef de Partie

Location: Leatherhead

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.