Chef de Partie

Sodexo; England; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic and supportive environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Full training and protective uniform

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and financial benefits

Career progression and apprenticeships

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Chef de Partie for Wellington College in Berkshire. You will work in a busy school kitchen, preparing and presenting high‑quality meals while upholding food safety and allergen standards. The role offers term-time permanency with 40 hours per week across 5 days, including some weekends.

You’ll support the Head Chef, manage your section during peak service, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture with collaborative teamwork and continuous improvement ideas.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role is essential; school or contract catering experience is advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS check will be completed for this role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with ability to manage your section during busy service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high‑quality dishes, ensuring meals are delivered to an excellent standard and served at the correct temperature.
• Support the Head Chef and team with daily food prep and maintain smooth service during busy periods.
• Receive and check deliveries, store ingredients correctly, and follow FIFO rotation to reduce waste.
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards in line with policies and legal requirements.
• Work with the team to create a positive kitchen environment for colleagues and the school community.
• Assist with school events and functions, potentially outside normal hours.
• Provide friendly, professional service to students, staff and visitors.
• Follow portion control guidelines and support sustainable, cost‑effective catering practices.
• Contribute ideas for menu improvements and service enhancements.

Skills

Cooking passion

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Chef de Partie – Hospitality & Catering

Location: Wellington College, Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU
Salary: £14.65 - £14.85 per hour + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
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.

As a Chef de Partie at Sodexo based at Wellington College, you’ll bring your passion for food to a professional workplace environment where quality, consistency and great service matter.

You’ll play an important part in the day-to-day kitchen operation, preparing and presenting high-quality food while ensuring our food safety, allergen and kitchen compliance standards are consistently maintained. You’ll work closely with the wider catering team to deliver an excellent experience for our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook high‑quality dishes, ensuring every meal is delivered to an excellent standard and served at the correct temperature.
• Support the Head Chef and wider team with daily food preparation, maintaining smooth service during busy, high‑volume periods.
• Receive and check deliveries, store ingredients correctly, and follow stock rotation procedures (including FIFO) to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
• Maintain exceptional hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Work collaboratively with your team to create a positive, supportive kitchen environment for both colleagues and the school community.
• Assist with school events, themed days, and special functions, which may occasionally fall outside normal working hours.
• Provide a friendly, professional, and approachable service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Follow portion control guidelines and support sustainable, cost‑effective catering practices.
• Contribute ideas for menu improvements, service enhancements, and ways to elevate the overall dining experience.

What You Bring:

• A passion for cooking and a positive, can‑do attitude within a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with confidence managing your section during high‑volume service.
• The ability to work well under pressure while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, food safety, and attention to detail.
• A proactive, reliable approach and willingness to learn, develop, and contribute creative ideas.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role is essential; experience in school or contract catering is advantageous.
• An Enhanced DBS check will be completed for this role.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
• Career progression, 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,

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 applicants