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)
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Weekly pay through the agency.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- No evening shifts.
- Supportive and friendly kitchen team.
- Opportunities for ongoing assignments and future placements.
- Excellent work-life balance.
Apply Today
If you're a talented Chef de Partie looking for a rewarding role within a busy school kitchen in Loughton, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV 👨🍳🍽️👩🍳
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