Interaction Recruitment are looking for a Chef de Partie to work in a prestigious school in Cambridge, CB2 area.
Chef de Partie – School Catering
We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our busy and friendly school catering team.
Working alongside a team of 6 chefs and 8–10 kitchen assistants, you will help prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for approximately 1,300 pupils each day.
This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who enjoys working in a structured environment with sociable hours and takes pride in delivering great food for children.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients and carry out daily food preparation.
- Assist with the cooking and service of meals for around 1,200 pupils.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and portion control.
- Follow food hygiene, allergen and health & safety procedures at all times.
- Work efficiently as part of a large, supportive kitchen team.
- Help with kitchen cleaning and organisation as required.
Working Hours
- Predominantly Monday to Friday
- Shifts are typically 07:00 – 15.30 or 10:30 – 19:00
- 40 hours per week 45.8 weeks of the year
- Your time off is most likely be Christmas, Easter, Half Terms and most of the summer break
- Overtime is paid over 40h per week, with enhancement of time and halt after 18:00 and Saturdays, however Saturdays may be required only for special school occasions
- The salary is £27,755 per year
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or similar role within a school catering environment.
- Excellent food preparation and knife skills.
- The ability to work calmly and efficiently in a high-volume kitchen.
- A positive attitude and strong team-working skills.
- Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.
- An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one before employment).
What We Offer
- Regular daytime hours with a great work-life balance.
- A supportive and experienced catering team.
- A rewarding role helping provide nutritious meals for children every day.
- The opportunity to work in a professional and well-organised school kitchen.
- Inhouse training and career progression
- Pension, discunts for Travel, high street shops, cinema tickets etc
If you have experience in school catering, enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, and are looking for a role with excellent weekday hours, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact Lucie or Cheryl at Interaction Recruitment on 01604 620 032 or apply directly for the role.