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Chef de Partie
Job Title: Chef de Partie Location: RGS – Royal Grammar School, Guildford Royal Grammar School, High St, Guildford, UK
Contract Type: 40 working weeks (term-time only) Salary: £14.50 per hour Working Pattern: Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (with some paid overtime available on evenings & weekends)
Why Join Us?
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- 3 volunteering days (to give back to 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 on high street brands, cinema & holidays (via Perkbox App)
- Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
- Free meals while at work
- Career development & HIT Apprenticeships (available for all experience levels)
About the Role
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at RGS – Royal Grammar School, Guildford. You’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in delivering daily meals and special events.
You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, specialising in fresh, innovative food services for independent schools and colleges. We provide tailored solutions to meet the bespoke requirements of each school, focusing on children of all ages.
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Our mission: To empower our teams with the skills they need to succeed. We invest in training and development to create exceptional, bespoke catering experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
- Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service
- Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met
- Contribute to innovative menu planning
- Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service
- Support events and functions alongside school life
Qualifications & Candidate Profile
Ideally, you will have experience as a:
- Sous Chef or Chef de Partie (within contract catering, preferably in independent education or a high-profile setting).
Key Attributes:
- Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high food safety standards
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- A flexible and proactive approach to work
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Additional Information
We pride ourselves on:
- People first – A team united in delivering our best for clients.
- Great food, always – Using the best ingredients for fresh, authentic, tailored menus.
- Food education – Encouraging pupils to understand and develop their food preferences.
- Respect in everything we do – Our conduct applies to clients, suppliers, partners, and each other.
- Fresh thinking – Driving innovation in food, service, and ways of working to lead school catering.
Legal Considerations:
- Must demonstrate Right to Work in the UK.
- Equal opportunities employer; commitment to safeguarding children.
- All roles involve regulated activity. Criminal offence for barred individuals to apply.
- Enhanced DBS check (including Barred List check) required for successful applicants.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo relevant criminal offence checks.
- Applicants must provide professional references for final consideration.
Salary: £14.50 per hour Employment Type: Permanent (term-time) Workload: 40 weeks/year (Full-Time)
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