Chef de Partie

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Hours

Full-time

Working Weeks

Full year (52 weeks)

Start Date

As soon as possible

Application Deadline

Friday, August 28, 2026

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced catering professional to play a key role ensuring the delivery of high-quality meals at St Edward’s.

You will work closely with Senior Chefs, manage junior staff, and ensure that food is produced to a high standard, with attention to detail and customer satisfaction. You will have a direct impact on the quality and efficiency of meal preparation, and will also step in for senior staff when necessary to ensure operational efficiency.

The Catering Department serves approximately 2000 meals daily, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and manages a diverse event calendar such as charity balls, boarding house dinners, fine dining events, weddings, and catering for sports and summer schools. As a Chef de Partie, you will have a direct impact on the quality and efficiency of meal preparation, as well as the overall customer experience.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 28th August, with interviews taking place shortly afterwards.

Why work at St Edward's?

In return the school offers an attractive benefits package including:

• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• 30 days annual holiday entitlement
• Free meals
• Free Nuffield Health Gym membership (including membership for your partner and children under the age of 21)
• Free on-site car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. The standard employee contribution rate is 5% with the employer contributing 8%. Enhanced contributions by the employee will be matched by the employer, up to the cap of 12%

St Edward’s does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.Registered Charity No: 309681

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