Chef de Partie

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie or a very experineced commis chef for an Independent School, Oxford - up to 12 weeks holiday The Benefits * Up to £28000k per annum including 12 weeks holiday * Monday to Friday * 7am to 3.30pm inluding 30 minutes lunch break * Weekly pay through the agency * Free meals on duty * Excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position * Enhanced DBS application support available * Easy access by public transport * Work for a well-established contract caterer The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at a prestigious independent school in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for a Chef de Partie looking for a Monday to Friday role with the potential to become permanent. You will be working as part of a professional brigade of four chefs, preparing high-quality food from scratch. The school also provides hospitality catering, including fine-dining dinners and special events, offering a varied and rewarding working environment. Key Responsibilities * Working across different sections of the kitchen as a Chef de Partie * Preparing and cooking food from scratch to a high standard * Supporting the wider kitchen brigade during busy service periods * Assisting with hospitality events and fine-dining dinners * Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and presentation * Working efficiently as part of a small, professional team About the School The school caters for students aged 8–18 and places a strong emphasis on fresh, high-quality food. All food is prepared from scratch, and the kitchen operates as part of a well-established contract catering operation. There are three lunch sittings, with service running from 10:55am to 1:45pm, providing a structured daytime service. Requirements * Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie * Experience in volume catering * Good knowledge of fresh food preparation and cooking * Ability to work across different kitchen sections * A positive, professional attitude and good team-working skills * An Enhanced DBS is required for the role; the agency can assist with your application With excellent public transport links and the opportunity to move into a permanent position, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef de Partie looking for a stable weekday role within a quality school catering environment. Interested apply today