Chef de Partie

Sapientia Education Trust; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Free on-site car parking

LGPS pension

Job summary

Sapientia Education Trust's Wymondham College seeks a Chef de Partie to join the Catering Department. The role is permanent, 37.5 hours per week, term time only, with an annual FTE salary of £26,016 or pro-rata £21,280 including holiday pay and shift allowances.

Starting October 2026 / as soon as possible. You will work with the Catering Manager, Executive Chef and Sous Chef to support meal production for the campus and uphold health, safety and food hygiene standards across the college's

Qualifications

• A good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Previous experience in a busy kitchen, with knowledge of food preparation, production and service.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide kitchen support to the Catering Department.
• Assist in producing main meals for the campus.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality catering services.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Good communication skills

Excellent people and customer service

Education

Good level of literacy and numeracy

Job description

Chef de Partie

Location: Wymondham College, Wymondham

Salary: FTE £26,016 per annum. Pro-rata £21,280per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay and shift allowance

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

Starting October 2026 / as soon as possible

Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed up by its most recent Ofsted inspections which rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding 2023. The College is focused on providing outstanding quality to their students and staff not only in education but also through its provision of exceptional facilities and accommodation on site across its 83-acre campus.

The Chef de Partie will be responsible to the Catering Manager, Executive Chef and Sous Chef for providing kitchen support to the College Catering Department. The post-holder will work as part of an enthusiastic and committed team producing the main meals for the campus.

Person Specification

The personal competencies expected of all College support staff are:

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;


• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;


• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The professional competencies expected of a Chef De Partie are:

• Have excellent organisational skills


• Have good communication skills


• Have excellent people and customer service skills

The qualifications and previous experience required for a Chef De Partie are:

• A good level of literacy and numeracy;


• Have previous experience in a busy kitchen, with an in-depth knowledge of food preparation, production and service;


• Have good oral and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with all staff and students;


• A good knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations in relation to food preparation, service and storage.

Benefits

All College staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:

• Professional development


• Free refreshments


• Free on-site car parking


• A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)


• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform


• A Cycle to Work scheme


• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.


• Children of staff benefit from increased priority under the admissions policy for their school base after 2 years continuous service.

The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.

Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applications to be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Interview date: To be confirmed