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:

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

Working Hours:

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

• 6:00am – 2:00pm
• 9:00am – 5:00pm
• 11:00am – 7:00pm

Chef de Partie Responsibilities:

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

Essential Requirements:

To be considered, you must have:

• Level 2 Professional Cookery qualification (or equivalent) – Essential
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Commis Chef ready to progress
• Knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP procedures
• A positive attitude and strong team-working skills
• Flexibility to work the required shift pattern

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