Chef de Partie

Wilson Vale; Cookham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Craft Works training

Paid training

Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee benefits

Your Birthday off

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Wilson Vale is recruiting a Chef de Partie to join our team at one of our conference venues in Maidenhead. This full-time role runs 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 on a rotating schedule, covering both mornings and evenings.

You will work with fresh ingredients to produce expressive, from-scratch dishes and support a range of services including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and private events. Strong communication and professional demeanor are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Chef de Partie role.
• General knowledge of food hygiene (NVQ2 or equivalent).
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team of 6+.
• Strong culinary skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day culinary operations in a busy kitchen open 7 days a week.
• Create and develop dishes; contribute to weekly menu planning.
• Support senior chefs, maintain hygiene standards and compliance.
• Ensure smooth service during breakfast, lunch, dinner and events.

Skills

People skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Culinary skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Eligible to work in the UK

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join our team at one of our conference venues in Maidenhead, Cookham SL6 9QH.

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.

As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day culinary operations of a busy kitchen that runs 7 days a week, from 6:30am to 10pm. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), working 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis, with shifts covering both mornings and evenings.

This role as Chef de Partie comes with great benefits, including a Christmas break, access to an onsite allotment, complimentary meal on shift, andfree staff parking.

We are looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join a dynamic kitchen where creativity and seasonality take centre stage. You will work with fresh, high-quality ingredients to produce expressive, from-scratch dishes, while contributing to a wide range of services including breakfast, lunch, dinner, fine dining events, and private functions. This role offers excellent opportunities to develop versatility and showcase your culinary skills across diverse styles of cuisine.

As a front-facing position, strong communication and a professional, personable manner are essential, alongside solid culinary technique. You will support senior chefs, maintain high standards of food quality, organisation, and hygiene, and ensure smooth service while adhering to health, safety, and compliance procedures. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated chef to grow in a fast-paced, ambitious hospitality environment.

As our Chef de Partie, you will:

• Demonstrate stability, quality, and passion in your role, with proven experience in a similar position.
• Have excellent people skills
• Have general knowledge of food hygiene, NVQ level 2 or equivalent
• Be passionate about food and customer service
• Have superb culinary skills
• Have good organisational and communication skills
• Be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team of 6
• Be eligible to work in the UK

You will be able to create and develop our dishes and will assist the Chefs in creation of weekly menus. A knowledge and understanding of the importance of stock control and food wastage is essential.

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• 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 years' 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.