Chef De Partie

Interaction Recruitment are looking for a Chef de Partie to work in a prestigious school in Cambridge, CB2 area.

Chef de Partie – School Catering

We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our busy and friendly school catering team.

Working alongside a team of 6 chefs and 8–10 kitchen assistants, you will help prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for approximately 1,300 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 1,200 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

• Predominantly Monday to Friday
• Shifts are typically 07:00 – 15.30 or 10:30 – 19:00
• 40 hours per week 45.8 weeks of the year
• Your time off is most likely be Christmas, Easter, Half Terms and most of the summer break
• Overtime is paid over 40h per week, with enhancement of time and halt after 18:00 and Saturdays, however Saturdays may be required only for special school occasions
•  The salary is £27,755 per year

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or similar role within a school catering environment.
• Excellent food preparation and knife 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.
• An Enhanced 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, discunts 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.

Please contact Lucie or Cheryl at Interaction Recruitment on (phone number removed) or apply directly for the role.