Chef de Partie – Create Exceptional Food at Wellington CollegeLocation: Wellington College, Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PUSalary: £14.50 per hour + Excellent BenefitsContract: Permanent, Term Time Only – 34 weeksHours: 40 hours per weekWorking Pattern: 5 out of 7 days (including some weekend working)Shift Times: Early 6:30am–3:00pm | Late 12:00pm–8:30pmEnjoy school holiday periods off, including Christmas, Easter and half terms.Cook Exceptional Food While Enjoying a Better Work-Life BalanceAre you a passionate Chef de Partie looking for a role where you can continue developing your culinary skills while enjoying time off during the school holidays?Join Sodexo at the prestigious Wellington College, where you'll work alongside talented chefs producing exceptional food for students, staff, VIP guests, conferences, hospitality events and special occasions.Whether you're preparing high-quality daily dining or supporting hospitality events, you'll play an important role in delivering memorable food experiences in one of the UK's leading independent schools.If you're looking for a professional kitchen with varied work, career development opportunities and the chance to enjoy Christmas, Easter and school holiday periods away from work, we'd love to hear from you.Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.What You'll DoAssist with the preparation, production, and presentation of high-quality food to agreed standardsEnsure all dishes are prepared with care and attention, including catering for special dietary requirements and allergensSupport smooth service periods by ensuring food is replenished and presented to a high standardMaintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness in line with company and statutory requirementsAssist with catering for functions, events, and special occasionsWork collaboratively with the Executive Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver an outstanding catering serviceContribute ideas and suggestions to future menus and food developmentSupport stock management, ordering processes, and kitchen administration when requiredBuild positive relationships with colleagues, customers, and school stakeholdersReport any compliments, complaints, incidents, or areas for improvement appropriatelyWhat You Bring:Essential:Experience working in a Chef de Partie or similar role within a professional catering environmentStrong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high standardsAbility to work effectively in a busy kitchen environmentGood understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulationsExperience preparing fresh food and working with a variety of ingredientsBasic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificatesDesirable:Experience within an education, hospitality, or high-volume catering environmentExperience supporting or developing other team membersKnowledge and experience of pastryExperience managing customer or client relationshipsWhat We Offer:A supportive and professional culinary environment at a prestigious independent schoolCompetitive salary and benefits packageOpportunities for career progression and developmentFull training and protective uniform providedAccess to Sodexo’s wellbeing support and Employee Assistance ProgrammeDiscounts, cashback schemes, and financial wellbeing benefitsLearning opportunities and apprenticeshipsCycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunitiesAt Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!Apply today and help us create a brighter future!Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
