Senior Chef de Partie

wilson vale; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract caterer in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie. This role offers a unique chance to create menus, develop dishes, and work in an inspiring environment focused on work-life balance and career growth. Ideal candidates will have excellent culinary skills and a passion for food and customer service.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Fun and inspiring working environment

Craft Works - career development training

Paid bespoke training

Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee benefits scheme

Birthday off after 1 year’s service

Qualifications

• Excellent people skills required.
• Knowledge of food hygiene essential.
• Superb culinary skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop dishes.
• Assist chefs in creating weekly menus.
• Understand stock and food wastage management.

Skills

People skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Culinary skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a Senior Chef de Partie to join our team at one of our sites in Cambridge, CB3.

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.

Working 40 hours per week, on a rota basis.

We are looking for a positive, honest and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate.

• Have excellent people skills
• Have general knowledge of food hygiene, NVQ level 2 or equivalent
• Be passionate about food and customer service
• Have superb culinary skills
• Have good organisational and communication skills
• Be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a large team
• Be eligible to work in the UK

You will be able to create and develop our dishes and will assist the Chefs in creation of weekly menus. A knowledge and understanding of the important of stock and food wastage is essential.

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• 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.