Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie

Location: College Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3DF

Rate of pay: £13.93ph (Equivalent to £29,000pa)

Hours:  40 hours per week (5 out of 7 days)

Weeks: 52 weeks

Benefits

• 28 days holiday

• 3 volunteering days

• 3 days grandparent leave

• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave

• Bespoke training and development opportunities

• Pension and life insurance

• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema

• Wellbeing hub

• Access to employee assistance programme

• Free meals whilst at work

• Career development opportunities

• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join the prestigious team at  Malvern College and The Downs . This role offers the chance to work with a supportive team and staff. Malvern College is situated in the heart of the Malvern.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef de Partie to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

• To plan, prepare and cook menu items as directed by the Sous / Head Chef.

• To assist in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, and to be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.

• To assist with stock taking when required.

• To carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.

• To ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded.

• To be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.

• To be a team player, assisting other team members when necessary.

• To treat members of the team at location as you would expect to be treated.

• To demonstrate and instruct Commis Chefs in food preparation and cooking skills as directed by the Sous / Head Chef

• To compile all food orders for sections under your supervision, ensuring food standards and cost are agreed with the Head Chef; to ensure stock, deliveries and wastage are all checked and recorded in line with company and food standards.

• To gain an understanding of food costing, sales mix and menu planning.

• To adhere to the company’s Hygiene, Health and Safety policies.

• To rigorously follow the company cleaning schedules.

• To ensure that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the company’s Hygiene, Healthy and Safety policies and procedures.

• Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.

• Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.

• 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.

• Fun and enthusiastic

• Have excellent organisation skills.

• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.

• Have a flexible approach to work.