Chef de Partie

Company: Holroyd Howe
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Location: Bushey
Job Description:

Job Title

Chef de Partie – Term Time +

Location

St Margaret’s School – Bushey

Contract Type

Full Time – Permanent

Salary

Up to £27,500 per year

Benefits

  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Term Time + contract with lots of opportunities for overtime
  • 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
  • 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
  • 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
  • Bespoke training & development opportunities
  • Pension & life insurance
  • Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
  • Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
  • Free meals while at work
  • Career development through apprenticeships for all experience levels.

About the role

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic CDP to join the kitchen team at St Margaret’s School, Bushey. You’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Flexibility in sections covering hot food, pastry and hospitality as well as running a busy and fresh salad and deli bar every day is essential.

The safety and well‑being of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience.

Job Description

At the heart of our business are our people, and we are searching for an experienced chef de partie with a background in delivering exceptional food catering services. You’ll be working in one of our prestigious education settings, where your expertise will be valued and celebrated.

Key Qualifications and Experience

  • Excellent presentation, organisational, and communication skills.
  • A real passion for food and service.
  • Bags of enthusiasm and creativity.
  • Flexibility within your role.
  • Progressive career to date.
  • Up to date with current food trends.
  • Good Health & Safety knowledge.
  • Ability to work within set budgets.

Additional Information

  • Free meals whilst at work.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels.
  • Reward & recognition schemes.
  • People awards to celebrate our employees.
  • Work/life balance.
  • Employee Benefits Platform.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Recommend a friend scheme.
  • Company sick pay scheme.
  • Prestigious working environments.
  • Team events scheduled throughout the year.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Competitive salary.

Important Information

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026