Chef de Partie

We are seeking a skilled Chef to join our team in creating culinary delights for our clients in education.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping cook freshly made high quality meals and be a keen team member.

Term-time only, with exception to summer schools.

Responsibilities / skills :

- Prepare and cook Breakfast & Break meals, assist Head Chef with lunch prep.

- Maintain the high standards of hygiene and food health and safety

• Ensure that methods of preparation and presentation comply with current recognised catering standards and food safety legislation

• Check deliveries and ensure all raw and cooked food is stored correctly

• Ensure all Catering Assistants carry out the preparation and cooking of all meals to the recipe specifications and nutritional guidelines

• Ensure all catering staff adhere to the portion standard yields as stated within the recipe specification and required by the school

• Help implement local promotions/theme days, as required

• Assist with stock control and rotation of stock

- Maintain regular contact with the Head Chef

- Assist with the induction of all new members of the catering staff

- Report all accidents and unfit foods

- Knowledge of food safety regulations and practices to ensure a safe kitchen environment.

- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with staff and provide clear instructions.

- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality.

Job Types: 5 out of 7 days / temp to perm / weekend availability

Pay: £16 - £22 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food

Free parking

On-site parking (for most)

Holiday

Ability to commute/relocate: in and around Berkshire

Catering experience essential, school experience desirable, to hold or foretake in Food Safety Training Certificate

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who complete, in full, the application form.

Requirements :

• Chef: 2 years (required)
• Must have a valid UK RTW
• Must be willing to go through required vetting process
• Driving (preferred)
• Food Hygiene Level 2 or above (preferred)
• Food Allergen Level 2 or above (preferred)