Chef de Partie

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and passionate Chef de Partie on a full-time, term-time plus 3 weeks’ basis (approx. 37.6 weeks per year) to be part of our exceptional Catering team.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join a well-established and successful team, working closely with our Senior Sous Chef under the leadership of our Executive Chef, to support and further develop the catering provision within School.

Being part of our catering team is both fulfilling and rewarding, providing nutritious lunches of a high standard to around 900 students, staff and visitors daily, along with occasionally supporting hospitality events throughout the year.

The postholder will work full-time (37.5 hours per week) during the School term, plus an additional 3 weeks during the School holidays, in line with the published School term dates.  Working hours are 06.30am – 2.30pm, Monday to Friday with a 30-minute lunch break. At the School’s discretion a 20% reduction in working hours during the plus 3 weeks in the School holidays can be applied, with no impact on pay.

The role attracts 6.4 weeks of pro-rated annual leave (based on 7.6 weeks of leave, inclusive of public holidays, for a full-year employee) which is to be taken during school holiday periods and payment for this is included in salary.

Please read our candidate job pack for full details and to apply submit a completed and signed application form, along with a brief supporting letter addressed to Mrs Rebecca Goodwin, Deputy Director of Operations.  Applications can be submitted via email (recruitment@shsk.org.uk) in the first instance and then hard copy sent to:

Human Resources Department

St Helen and St Katharine

Faringdon Road

Abingdon

Oxfordshire

OX14 1BE

Please note that any application form submitted electronically must be completed in the existing application form format, within Adobe.

Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to interview suitable applicants as they apply, and in advance of the closing date.  If a suitable candidate is identified in advance of the closing date, we may close the position early.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback except to those candidates who attend an interview.