Chef de Partie

Wilson Vale; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Career development

Craft Works - training programme

Paid training bespoke to you

Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee benefits scheme

Birthday off after 1 year of service

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Wilson Vale is recruiting a Chef de Partie for one of our workplace restaurants in North Hykeham (LN6 3QX). The permanent role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 3:00pm, offering a strong work-life balance, on-site parking and a complimentary meal each shift.

You will take ownership of your section, produce fresh breakfast and lunch menus, and craft street-food style dishes from scratch using quality ingredients.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills and ability to create fresh dishes from scratch.
• Excellent people skills and customer service mindset.
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Produce fresh breakfast and lunch items to order.
• Take ownership of your section and contribute to menu development.
• Work as part of a large team to maintain service standards.
• Ensure efficient stock control and minimize waste.

Skills

Culinary skills

People skills

Stock control

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

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• Job Ref: TB1671096NorCDP
• Location: North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
• Postcode: LN6 3QX
• Type of contract: Permanent
• Salary: £13.30 to £13.30 Per Hour
• Posted Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Chef de Partie

We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join our team at one of our workplace restaurants in North Hykeham LN6 3QX.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 6:30am until 3pm. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance, on site parking, and a complimentary meal every shift.

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools, and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

Our workplace restaurant and kitchen have recently undergone an exciting renovation, creating a vibrant and immersive working and dining environment for our catering team of 11 and around 500 guests. As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your own section and play an important role in producing fresh breakfast and lunch menus, creating exciting street food style dishes from scratch using quality ingredients. All food is prepared fresh on site, so a strong background in fresh food is essential. Alongside our newly renovated space, we are also looking to elevate our hospitality offer, including working lunches and other hospitality services. We are looking for a positive, honest, and reliable Chef de Partie to join our friendly and hardworking team. In return, we can offer excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities for the right candidate.

As our Chef de Partie, you will:

• Take pride in producing fresh, high-quality food from scratch
• Have excellent people skills and a passion for food and customer service
• Have sound knowledge of food hygiene and hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrate strong culinary skills and a creative approach to menu development
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be able to work confidently on your own initiative and as part of a large team
• Have a good understanding of stock control and minimising food waste
• Be eligible to work in the UK

You’ll have the opportunity to create and develop dishes and contribute to the creation of weekly menus alongside the wider chef team. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about fresh food, enjoys working in a busy environment, and wants to develop their skills within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you’ll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works - Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 year's service.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams - everyone at has a voice.

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