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Job Ref: JN -122025-125840_1768910840

👨‍🍳 Chef de Partie - Education Site (Southampton)

£14.70 per hour | Permanent | Term Time Only (40 Weeks) | 40 Hours per Week

Monday to Friday * No Weekends * All Evenings Off

Join a passionate catering team delivering fresh, seasonal meals in a vibrant educational setting. We're looking for a committed Chef de Partie to support daily kitchen operations and contribute to high‑quality food service during school term time only.


📍 The Role

  • Location: Southampton, Hampshire
  • Contract: Permanent, term‑time only (40 weeks per year)
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, daytime hours
  • Pay: £14.70 per hour
  • No weekends and no evening shifts

🌟 Why Join Us?

  • 28 days holiday (pro‑rata, including bank holidays)
  • 3 volunteering days to support causes you care about
  • 3 days grandparent leave for special family moments
  • 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
  • Bespoke training & development opportunities
  • Pension & life insurance
  • Discounts via Perkbox (cinema, holidays, high street brands)
  • Wellbeing hub & employee assistance programme
  • Free meals while at work
  • Career development & HIT Apprenticeships available

🍴 Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Head Chef in day‑to‑day kitchen operations
  • Motivate the team and help maintain high standards
  • Ensure food safety, allergen compliance and kitchen hygiene
  • Contribute to creative, seasonal menu planning
  • Manage mise en place and ensure smooth lunchtime service
  • Support with occasional school‑day functions

👤 About You

  • Experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in contract catering, ideally in education or B&I environments
  • Passion for fresh, seasonal cooking
  • Strong attention to detail and food safety standards
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Positive, flexible and proactive approach

Ready to enjoy a great work‑life balance with no evenings and weekends?

Apply today and make a real difference through food!

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