Chef De Partie

Chef De Partie, Term time

Wednesday-Sunday 11.30am-7.30pm (Every third weekend off)

Location: Elmhurst Ballet School Salary: £13.79 p/h

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays; 3 volunteering days; 3 days grandparent leave; 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave; bespoke training and development opportunities; pension and life insurance; discounts on Perkbox app; wellbeing hub; access to employee assistance programme; free meals whilst at work; career development opportunities; apprenticeships for all experience levels.

• Are you a Chef de Partie / Commis Chef looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join us at one of our prestigious independent schools as a Chef de Partie / Commis Chef and help create meals that inspire our students.

• We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie / Commis Chef with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings. Nestled in the heart of Birmingham, Elmhurst Ballet School caters for 250 students and staff and includes breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service. This operates 7 days a week.

• This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef de Partie / Commis Chef to make a name for themselves within our contract catering company and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

• Job Description

• As a Chef de Partie / Commis Chef you will collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind. You will have excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, and demonstrate a real passion for food & service and enthusiasm.

• Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.

• Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations.

• Supervise and train kitchen staff, kitchen assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.

• Assist in menu planning and development, considering dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.

• Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.

• Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.

• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.

• Support the Head Chef in administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory.

• Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance the menu offerings and overall dining experience.

• Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred, but not essential

• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices

• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

• Flexible, enthusiastic, well-organised, team player

• Additional Information

• Holroyd Howe is 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. We invest in training and development to ensure success. We prize sustainability, nutrition, and food innovation with a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, including tasting tables, theme days, and demonstrations to create engaging and enjoyable dining experiences for students. We are an equal opportunity employer and safeguarding is important; an Enhanced DBS is required for successful applicants, and shortlisted applicants may be subject to online checks.

• This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.