Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie
Tiverton, Devon

About Us

Founded in 1604, Blundell’s is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 – 18 years. Based on 90 acres of beautiful Devon countryside, Blundell’s fosters a friendly and open environment where both students and staff can thrive. Boasting excellent facilities and the best in pastoral care, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students.

We are now looking for a Chef de Partie to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis, working 41 hours per week with alternate weekends off, across 43 weeks per year (term time plus additional school holiday weeks).

The Benefits

- Salary of £26,800 per annum
- 4 weeks’ paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and additional “customary” days
- Company pension scheme
- Relevant internal and external training provided
- Use of excellent on-site sports facilities including gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and fitness suite at staff opening times
- Free staff parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme

This is a terrific opportunity for a food production or bulk catering professional with a Basic Food Hygiene certificate and excellent HACCP knowledge to take on a new culinary challenge at our dedicated school.

You’ll have the chance to showcase your skills in this fast-paced and varied role whilst spending each day in the picturesque surroundings of the beautiful Devon countryside.

So, if you're passionate about providing exceptional dining experiences, contributing to a supportive community and making a positive impact in the lives of students and staff, apply now!

The Role

As a Chef de Partie, you will help to plan, prepare and produce balanced and nutritious meals safely and efficiently for our school.

Working as part of a shift system, you will carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section, assist in the development and planning of menus, serve customers and replenish counters throughout meal services.

Adhering to our Hygiene, Health and Safety policies, you will follow cleaning schedules and ensure that food storage areas are safely maintained.

Additionally, you will:

- Instruct Commis Chefs in food preparation and cooking skills
- Provide support with stock takes
- Gain an understanding of food costing and menu planning
- Assist with internal and external functions within the school

About You

To be considered as a Chef de Partie, you will need:

- Experience in food production and/or bulk catering
- Knowledge of HACCP procedures
- The ability to demonstrate craft skills and food production to a high standard
- A Basic Food Hygiene certificate

The closing date for this role is 24th May 2024.

Please note that we will be reviewing applications and shortlisting for this post during the advertising period and the role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date.

Other organisations may call this role Chef, Cook, School Chef, School Cook, Line Chef, Hospitality Chef, Caterer, Private School Chef, Assistant Chef, Assistant to the Head Chef, Section Chef, or Line Cook.

Webrecruit and Blundell's School are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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