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Sodexo Ltd; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uniform provided

Wellbeing support

Discounts & cashback

Apprenticeships

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd at Wellington College is seeking a Chef de Partie to develop culinary skills while enjoying school holiday periods. You will join a talented kitchen team producing high-quality meals for students, staff and guests, with 40 hours per week across early and late shifts.

The role offers a permanent contract, term-time pattern (34 weeks) with weekends included, and a strong focus on food safety, menu development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Chef de Partie or similar role in professional catering.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety regs.
• Experience with fresh food and varied ingredients.
• Experience in education/hospitality/high-volume catering.
• Experience supporting or developing team members.
• Pastry knowledge.
• Experience managing customer or client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, production and presentation of high-quality food to standards.
• Ensure dishes meet dietary requirements and allergens are managed.
• Support service by replenishing and presenting food to a high standard.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness in line with requirements.
• Assist with catering for functions, events and special occasions.
• Collaborate with Executive Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver service.
• Contribute ideas to menus and food development.
• Support stock management, ordering and kitchen admin as required.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Report compliments, complaints, incidents or areas for improvement appropriately.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Attention to detail

Busy kitchen

Food safety knowledge

High-volume catering

Team development

Customer relationships

pastry knowledge

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificates

Health & Safety certificates

Job description

Salary: £14.65 per hour + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only – 34 weeks

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.

Cook Exceptional Food While Enjoying a Better Work-Life Balance

Chef de Partie looking for a role where you can continue developing your culinary skills while enjoying time off during the school holidays?

Join Sodexo at the prestigious

Wellington College, where you'll work alongside talented chefs producing exceptional food for students, staff, VIP guests, conferences, hospitality events and special occasions.

Whether you're preparing high-quality daily dining or supporting hospitality events, you'll play an important role in delivering memorable food experiences in one of the UK's leading independent schools.

If you're looking for a professional kitchen with varied work, career development opportunities and the chance to enjoy Christmas, Easter and school holiday periods away from work, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the preparation, production, and presentation of high-quality food to agreed standards
• Ensure all dishes are prepared with care and attention, including catering for special dietary requirements and allergens
• Support smooth service periods by ensuring food is replenished and presented to a high standard
• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness in line with company and statutory requirements
• Assist with catering for functions, events, and special occasions
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver an outstanding catering service
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to future menus and food development
• Support stock management, ordering processes, and kitchen administration when required
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, customers, and school stakeholders
• Report any compliments, complaints, incidents, or areas for improvement appropriately

What You Bring:

• Experience working in a Chef de Partie or similar role within a professional catering environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high standards
• Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations
• Experience preparing fresh food and working with a variety of ingredients
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates
• Experience within an education, hospitality, or high-volume catering environment
• Experience supporting or developing other team members
• Knowledge and experience of pastry
• Experience managing customer or client relationships

What We Offer:

• A supportive and professional culinary environment at a prestigious independent school
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• Full training and protective uniform providedAccess to Sodexo’s wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial wellbeing benefits
• 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, we want to hear from you!

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 applications.