Chef de Partie

Wilson Vale; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Craft Works training

Paid training

Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee benefits

Birthday off

Job summary

Wilson Vale is seeking a Chef de Partie for Oxford, a permanent role around 40 hours per week on a 5-out-of-7 rota. You will work closely with Senior Chefs to deliver fresh, seasonal dishes from scratch in a high-end catering environment across college settings.

You will maintain high standards of food safety, contribute to menu development, and support junior team members while upholding Wilson Vale’s craft and quality ethos.

Qualifications

• Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Deliver fresh, seasonal and innovative food made from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard, catering to all customers.
• Deliver fresh, seasonal and innovative food in line with Wilson Vale brand standards.
• Take responsibility for your section, ensuring all dishes are prepared and served on time.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and Health and Safety, including completing relevant records.
• Follow allergen procedures and ensure accurate communication of allergen information.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, stock rotation and minimising food waste.
• Support the Executive, Head and Sous Chefs with daily kitchen operations and service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team, sharing knowledge where appropriate.
• Contribute ideas for menu development, bringing creativity and flair to the food offering.
• Help train and support junior team members, encouraging high standards and teamwork.

Skills

Knife skills

Food preparation

Allergen management

Stock control

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to become our new Chef de Partie at one of our Collegesin Oxford.

This is a permanent position working approximately 40 hours per week, across 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis.

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 culture unites us. We stand for craft, quality, creative freedom, forward thinking and integrity. We never compromise on our commitment to fresh, seasonal produce and the fantastic people that make it all happen!

As Chef de Partie, you'll play a key role in the daily operation of the kitchen, preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard. Working closely with the Senior Chefs and wider kitchen team, you'll help deliver fresh, seasonal and innovative food from around the world, with all dishes prepared from scratch. We're looking for someone who is passionate about fresh ingredients, takes pride in their work and brings creativity and flair to the menu. You'll help maintain high standards across every service, supporting the smooth running of the kitchen and contributing to an excellent food and hospitality experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard, catering to the needs of all customers.

• Deliver fresh, seasonal and innovative food in line with Wilson Vale brand standards.

• Take responsibility for your section, ensuring all dishes are prepared and served on time.

• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and Health and Safety, including completing relevant records.

• Follow allergen procedures and ensure accurate communication of allergen information.

• Assist with stock control, ordering, stock rotation and minimising food waste.

• Support the Executive Chef, Head Chef and Sous Chefs with daily kitchen operations and service delivery.

• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team, supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge where appropriate.

• Contribute ideas for menu development, bringing creativity and flair to the food offering.

• Help train and support junior team members, encouraging high standards and teamwork.

As our Chef de Partie, you'll join a talented kitchen team where quality, creativity and attention to detail are at the heart of everything we do. You'll take ownership of your section, ensuring dishes are prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients and delivered to the highest standards.

OUR CULTURE:

• Craft at our core - we pride ourselves on our craft-skilled chefs who create wonderful fresh food from scratch.
• t's all about the food - the menu is the most important document our chefs write every week.
• Quality, seasonal ingredients - 300+ British suppliers and our chefs can source locally.
• Freedom to create - our teams love to cook up exciting food themes and pop-ups to keep the food fun.
• Support like no other - our business was founded by family and we have stayed true to those same family values of nurturing development, protecting our values and building trust and loyalty.
• Making food that not only tastes great but is good for the planet. We have always had a strong environmental ethos and are dedicated to our social and environmental commitments.
• We believe in tailored training and opportunities to build your career with we...

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.