Chef de Partie

Location: Wellington College, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU

Salary: £14-£14.50 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days

Contract Type: Full Time - 34 weeks Contract

Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Chef De Partie for Sodexo, you will be an integral part of our kitchen team, reporting directly to the Head Chef. You will take charge of your section, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and presentation.

Your culinary expertise will contribute to creating seasonal, balanced menus that cater to a diverse range of dietary requirements. Our services at the College include core feeding seven days per week, facilities management services, and extensive hospitality catering. The College also boasts a beautiful V&A café contemporary location with the flexibility of an all-day retail café including the core school menu alongside a range of healthy, sustainable snacks and an impressive array of coffees and other hot and cold drinks.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

• Assist in all aspects of the preparation of daily food production and presentation of food to the notified standard.
• Prepare all food with due care and attention, particularly in regards to customers’ special dietary requirements.
• Assist with the replenishment of food to ensure service periods do not stop.
• Comply with statutory and company requirements.
• Assist with the hygienic cleaning of the kitchen to comply with all Health and Safety regulations.
• Assist with the implementation of cleaning schedules to agreed standards.
• Promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues.
• Promote a good company image to customers and guests by using positive customer service practices.
• Assist with the set up and presentation and execution of all catering functions.
• Undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the position and the department’s activities.
• Assist the Executive Head Chef and Senior Sous Chefs with paperwork including stock ordering and contribute ideas to future menus.
• Assist, as required, at special functions, some of which may occur outside normal working hours, for which you will be paid overtime.

• Essential: Experience cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students).
• Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen.
• Demonstrate experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level in a company.
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards.
• Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Certificates.

• Desirable: Proven experience of managing client relationships.
• Proven track record of leading, managing and developing a team.
• Working knowledge of Pastry.

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!
• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits.
• Career progression, 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! Apply today and help us create a brighter future!

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.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.