Chef de Partie – Fine-Dining & VIP Events (Term-Time)

Sodexo; Buckler's Park; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Full training and protective uniform

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts and financial wellbeing

Job summary

Sodexo at Wellington College invites a experienced Chef de Partie to join a busy, quality-focused kitchen team. You’ll prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes for daily catering and scheduled hospitality events, ensuring top presentation and consistency.

Working pattern includes early and late shifts, 5 days out of 7 with some weekend work, in a school environment during term-time. You’ll collaborate with Executive Head Chef and kitchen colleagues to deliver exceptional food and safe,

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or similar professional kitchen role.
• Experience with hospitality, events or high-quality food service.
• Passion for producing fresh, high-quality food.
• Strong attention to detail in presentation and consistency.
• Food safety, hygiene, health & safety and allergen knowledge.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow directions from senior chefs.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality food to agreed standards.
• Support the delivery of internal hospitality events, functions, VIP occasions and special events.
• Produce dishes with excellent presentation and attention to detail, with an interest in fine-dining and high-end hospitality standards.
• Assist with menu preparation and food production across daily catering and hospitality services.
• Work closely with the Executive Head Chef and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and successful services.
• Prepare food for a range of events, ensuring quality, consistency and presentation are maintained.
• Support the preparation and service of canapés, buffets, plated dishes and other hospitality offerings where required.
• Ensure food is prepared safely and in line with dietary and allergen requirements.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and health & safety.
• Assist with stock control, deliveries, storage and ordering processes.
• Contribute ideas to menus and hospitality offerings.
• Support and work collaboratively with other members of the kitchen team.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, customers and school stakeholders.
• Respond professionally to feedback, compliments, complaints and any areas for improvement.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Hospitality events

Food presentation

Food safety & hygiene

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Sodexo at Wellington College invites a experienced Chef de Partie to join a busy, quality-focused kitchen team. You’ll prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes for daily catering and scheduled hospitality events, ensuring top presentation and consistency.

Working pattern includes early and late shifts, 5 days out of 7 with some weekend work, in a school environment during term-time. You’ll collaborate with Executive Head Chef and kitchen colleagues to deliver exceptional food and safe,