Chef de Partie - School

Chef de Partie - School

Outskirts of Ipswich

£29,308 per year

Permanent | Full Time | 40 Hours per, Week Mainly Day Shifts

Are you an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a role with a fantastic work-life balance?

We are recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join the catering team at a prestigious private school on the outskirts of Ipswich. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a competitive salary, structured working hours, and every other weekend off.

If you're passionate about preparing fresh, high-quality food and enjoy working in a professional, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits

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• £29,308 per annum
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• Permanent, full-time position
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• 40-hour working week
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• Every other weekend off
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• Structured shift rota
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• Supportive and professional kitchen team
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• Opportunity to work within a prestigious independent school
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Working Hours

You must be flexible to work a rota covering the following shifts:

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• 6:00am – 2:00pm
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• 9:00am – 5:00pm
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• 11:00am – 7:00pm
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Chef de Partie Responsibilities

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• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals for students, staff, and visitors.
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• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
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• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
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• Assist with stock control, food ordering, and reducing food waste.
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• Ensure food is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard.
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• Work effectively as part of a busy and professional catering team.
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Essential Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

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• Level 2 Professional Cookery qualification (or equivalent) – Essential
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• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Commis Chef ready to progress
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• Knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP procedures
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• A positive attitude and strong team-working skills
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• Flexibility to work the required shift pattern
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• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. The school is located on the outskirts of Ipswich and is not easily accessible by public transport.
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Apply Today

If you're looking for a stable Chef de Partie role with a great salary, excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to work in a prestigious school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV.