Chef de Partie – Create Exceptional Food at Wellington CollegeLocation: Wellington College, Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU

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–8:30pmEnjoy school holiday periods off, including Christmas, Easter and half terms.Cook Exceptional Food While Enjoying a Better Work-Life BalanceAre you a passionate 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 DoAssist 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 BringEssentialExperience 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
• Desirable: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