Chef De Partie in School in Loughton

Chef de Partie Required - Busy School Kitchen, Loughton

📍 Location: Loughton, Essex

🕒 Job Type: Agency / Temporary Ongoing Work

💷 Pay Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate

📅 Monday to Friday | Day Shifts Only

Chef de Partie Opportunity

We are currently recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie to work in a busy school kitchen in Loughton. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled chef looking for consistent weekday work with great hours and no late evenings.

Working as part of a professional catering team, you will help prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals for students and staff in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and cooking menu items to a high standard.
Assisting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
Ensuring food is prepared and presented in line with school catering standards.
Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety practices.
Supporting stock control and rotation procedures.
Keeping work areas clean, organised, and compliant with food safety regulations.
Working effectively during busy service periods.

Requirements

✅ Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or experienced Commis Chef.

✅ Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).

✅ Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.

✅ Ability to work in a fast-paced catering environment.

✅ Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

✅ Reliable, professional, and passionate about food.

✅AAIs (EpiPen) Use & Severe Allergy Response training (or willingness to complete)

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