We have a great opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie – Independent School, Oxford

The Benefits

• £16.00 per hour
• Monday to Friday
• 7am to 3.30pm inluding 30 minutes lunch break 
• Temporary to permanent 
• Weekly pay through the agency
• Free meals on duty
• Holiday pay
• 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 or call Andrea (phone number removed)