Chef De Partie

Enhance Catering is currently recruiting for two experienced Chef de Parties to join the catering team at a prestigious boarding school in South West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for passionate chefs looking to further their career within a professional, high-volume catering environment. The successful candidates will become part of a well-established kitchen team delivering fresh, high-quality meals across a busy operation serving up to 2,600 covers per day.

If you take pride in producing exceptional food, work well under pressure and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: London SW13 9JT

Salary: £33,280 - £34,944 per annum

Hours: 40–42 hours per week

Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7 (rota basis)

Contract: Permanent | 52 Weeks per Year

The Role

Working alongside the Head Chef and Senior Kitchen Team, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering consistently high-quality food while ensuring the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation are maintained.

You will play an integral role in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, contributing to a varied and nutritious menu within a fast-paced educational catering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals to a consistently high standard.
• Manage your designated kitchen section efficiently during service.
• Support the delivery of varied, balanced and nutritious menus.
• Ensure excellent standards of food presentation and portion control.
• Maintain compliance with Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety regulations.
• Assist with stock management, stock rotation and waste reduction.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a smooth and efficient service.
• Maintain a clean, organised and compliant working environment at all times.

Candidate Requirements

The successful applicant will have:

• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Commis Chef ready to progress.
• Experience working within a busy, high-volume catering environment.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food safety legislation.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure.
• A genuine passion for producing quality food and delivering excellent service.

Previous experience within education, contract catering or large-scale hospitality environments would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £33,280 - £34,944 per annum
• 40–42 hours per week
• Permanent, year-round employment (52 weeks)
• Five-day working week on a rotating rota
• Opportunity to work within a respected educational catering environment
• Supportive management team
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

If you are an experienced Chef de Partie seeking your next opportunity within a professional and rewarding environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply or for further information, please contact: Oshane on 07743942648.