Chef de Partie

Apprenticeship, Level 3
Course Length 22 months
Study Type Full time
Two students wearing kitchen overalls and aprons in the training kitchens at Harrogate College

Course overview

This occupation is found across hospitality sectors including restaurants, hotels, care homes, military, and cruise ships. A Chef de Partie prepares and cooks complex dishes while overseeing a specific kitchen section, such aspastry, fish, or butchery. They supervise team members in receiving, storing, cooking, and finishing food, ensuring high standards of hygiene and food safety. They contribute to menu development, manage food quality and waste, and help deliver excellent customer experiences that drive business success. Chefs de Partie organize small teams or work independently, often working unsociable hours, and report to senior chefs.

  • Entry Requirements
    The employer will agree entry requirements for these apprenticeships and these will depend on the role that they are advertising.
  • Careers/Progression
    • Chef De Partie
    • Line Chef
    • Section Chef
Course Code: 76810-01

Learning Support

  • Specialist SEND support
  • Relax in the Oasis Room
  • Safe spaces
  • Bespoke support

Wellbeing

  • Pastoral tutors to celebrate your successes and give you help when you need it
  • Financial support: we work hard to help eligible students benefit from our education
  • Mental Health Champions offer help and support
  • Careers advice for today and for the future

Our Qualities

  • Small enough that the staff really know you
  • Expert teachers
  • Ofsted graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Courses designed with employers

Student Life

  • Get involved with clubs and activities throughout the day
  • Opportunities for social action
  • Champion our green agenda by becoming a Sustainability Champion
  • Become part of the Student Union

Courses

  • Timetables which enable work alongside study
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Teachers with industry-experience
  • Study supported by trips

Facilities

  • Teaching spaces that replicate work environments
  • State-of-the-art equipment to enhance learning
  • Industry-standard workshops
  • Social spaces for independent study or catching up with friends

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