Elior UK
Chef de Partie
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We’re a specialist catering company dedicated to providing delicious, healthy and exciting food for Independent Schools. We know the crucial role that food can play on a pupil’s ability to learn, develop and ultimately flourish. Food isn’t simply fuel, it’s critical to creating happy, healthy and inquisitive young minds.
Lexington is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List.
Working Pattern: Five days out of Seven Term Time
Job ID: 7680
Boarding Chef | 40 Hours per Week | Term Time Only
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Boarding Chef to join our team and provide high-quality, nutritious and varied meals for our boarding pupils.
What you’ll be doing…
- 40 hours per week
- Term time only
- Preparing fresh, nutritious and appealing meals for boarding pupils
- Planning menus to provide a balanced and varied diet
- Catering for different dietary requirements and allergies
- Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety
- Working as part of a friendly and supportive catering team
What can you bring...
- Has previous professional catering or chef experience
- Takes pride in preparing fresh, high-quality food
- Has a passion for creating enjoyable meals for children and young people
- Understands food hygiene and allergen requirements
- Is organised, reliable and able to work well independently and as part of a team
- Has a positive and flexible approach
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This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who values a term-time working pattern and enjoys creating nutritious, homely meals in a welcoming boarding environment.
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Term time only 35 week, 5 days from 7 including Saturday and Sunday
Salary: 23907.00
Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!
At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:
- Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
- Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
- Plenty of Time to Unwind - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.
- Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
- Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
- Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
- Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
- Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
- Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!
- One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.
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Why You’ll Love Working Here
We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.
And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.
Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!
We Celebrate You!
At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.
Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!
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