Chef de Partie

Sodexo; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Full training

Uniform provided

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Wellington College in Berkshire is recruiting a Chef de Partie to join Sodexo’s culinary team. You will help deliver high-quality daily dining and support events for students, staff and VIP guests, with a focus on exceptional food and service.

The role offers term-time hours, 40 hours per week, and shifts across early and late patterns. You will work in a professional kitchen with opportunities for career development and a better work-life balance during school holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Chef de Partie or similar role in a professional catering environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safety regulations.
• Experience in education, hospitality or high-volume catering environments.
• Experience supporting or developing other team members.
• Knowledge and experience of pastry.
• Experience managing customer or client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, production and presentation of high-quality food.
• Ensure dishes meet standards and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Support service periods by replenishing and presenting food to a high standard.
• Maintain hygiene, safety and kitchen cleanliness to company and legal standards.
• Assist with catering for functions, events and special occasions.
• Collaborate with the Executive Head Chef and kitchen team to deliver excellent catering.
• Contribute ideas for future menus and food development.
• Assist with stock management, orders and kitchen administration as needed.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Attention to detail

Busy kitchen

Food safety

Pastry

Customer relationships

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Health & Safety certificate

Job description

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Location: Wellington College, Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU
Salary: £14.65 per hour + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only – 34 weeks
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days (including some weekend working)
Shift Times: Early 6:30am–3:00pm | Late 12:00pm–8:30pm

Enjoy school holiday periods off, including Christmas, Easter and half terms.

Cook Exceptional Food While Enjoying a Better Work-Life Balance

Are 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 Do

• Assist with the preparation, production, and presentation of high-quality food to agreed standards
• Ensure all dishes are prepared with care and attention, including catering for special dietary requirements and allergens
• Support smooth service periods by ensuring food is replenished and presented to a high standard
• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness in line with company and statutory requirements
• Assist with catering for functions, events, and special occasions
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver an outstanding catering service
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to future menus and food development
• Support stock management, ordering processes, and kitchen administration when required
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, customers, and school stakeholders
• Report any compliments, complaints, incidents, or areas for improvement appropriately

What You Bring:

• Experience working in a Chef de Partie or similar role within a professional catering environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high standards
• Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations
• Experience preparing fresh food and working with a variety of ingredients
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates
• Experience within an education, hospitality, or high-volume catering environment
• Experience supporting or developing other team members
• Knowledge and experience of pastry
• Experience managing customer or client relationships

What We Offer:

• A supportive and professional culinary environment at a prestigious independent school
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• Access to Sodexo’s wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial wellbeing benefits
• Learning opportunities and apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At 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!

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.