Job Description

PLEASE NOTE

: We can only consider an application on one of our application forms. You can download the application form and job description from our website: https://www.lancingcollege.co.uk/vacancies.

Lancing College Catering Department

The College has in excess of 800 pupils and staff, the majority of which are full boarders at the school during term-time. The Catering Department provides breakfast, lunch and evening meal up to seven days per week during term-time and lunch for staff throughout the year. There is also extensive hospitality and event catering required throughout the year and a busy summer lettings programme during July and August. Events can be for internal groups ranging from sports teas, parent events, departmental dinner, and fund raising events, and also for external groups hiring the school facilities.

Job Title:

Chef de Partie

Reporting to

: Exec Chef, Sous Chef, and Head of Catering.

Main duties

Assisting the Exec Chef and Sous Chef in the provision of food. to the agreed standard within the budgetary limitations and the School' standards. Assisting in the maintenance of high standards, in Hygiene and Health & Safety. To carry out various preparations, serving and cleaning duties in the establishment under the direction of the management team. To prepare a high volume of meals, salads, etc as directed, using the college's policies and guidelines as a minimum standard. To ensure that meals are prepared and presented and ready for service at the published times. To assist in the service of meals where necessary. To maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the food preparation and service areas at all times. To constantly endeavour to improve the standard of food preparation and to incorporate any new techniques which become available. To assist with special functions from time to time or as required, some of which may occur outside normal working times.

Skills

Must possess relevant professional qualifications or have previous experience in a similar position

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk.

Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate's current or most recent employer should be included with the application.

Closing date:

Friday 6 June 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,923.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lancing BN15 0RW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person