Chef de Partie – Fresh School Kitchen, Oxford

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent catering company in Oxford is seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join their team. This position involves working in a fast-paced kitchen, cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients, and creating bespoke menus. The ideal candidate should be passionate about food, possess excellent customer service skills, and have previous kitchen experience. Benefits include discounts, free meals on duty, and opportunities for career progression in a dynamic catering environment.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme (discounts at retailers, restaurants, gyms etc.)

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave – up to one day per year

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Individual training and development

Established apprenticeship programme

Team and company social events

Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen at CDP or junior sous chef level.
• Ability to work with fresh seasonal ingredients and bespoke menus.

Responsibilities

• Work with chefs to provide catering services to pupils and teachers.
• Produce food from scratch using fresh ingredients.
• Adhere to food hygiene and health safety policies.

Skills

Interest in food and excellent customer service

Team player

Innovation and passion for food

Organized with attention to detail

Understanding of food cost and wastage

Good verbal English

Good written English and reading skills

Experience in a customer or food preparation environment

Job description

A leading independent catering company in Oxford is seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join their team. This position involves working in a fast-paced kitchen, cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients, and creating bespoke menus. The ideal candidate should be passionate about food, possess excellent customer service skills, and have previous kitchen experience. Benefits include discounts, free meals on duty, and opportunities for career progression in a dynamic catering environment.