Evening Chef: Creative, High-Quality Dishes + Training

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 2:45pm until 11:15pm. We are looking for a positive, honest, and reliable individual to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer excellent training and future development opportunities for the right candidate.

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.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a varied food offering, preparing and presenting dishes that are both visually appealing and full of flavour. From hot street food‑inspired specials and comforting classics to fresh salads, sandwiches, and ready‑to‑go selections, you will help ensure every item is prepared to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.

Working alongside the Evening Shift Sous Chef, you will play a key role in supporting all areas of the kitchen operation, ensuring the smooth delivery of high‑quality dishes and exceptional service standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and creative chef who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is eager to contribute fresh ideas and innovative food concepts.

• Assisting with daily food preparation and evening service
• Preparing and presenting fresh, high‑quality dishes
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
• Supporting stock control and kitchen organisation
• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team
• Contributing ideas towards menu development, seasonal specials, and future food concepts
• Ensuring all food is prepared and served to a consistently high standard

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment and have a genuine passion for fresh food and current food trends. You will be reliable, motivated, and team‑oriented, with strong attention to detail and a positive attitude. We are looking for someone who can bring creativity and enthusiasm to the role and who is keen to develop and grow within a professional kitchen environment.

• Have experience working in a similar role and environment
• Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high‑pressured environment
• Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
• Have excellent customer service and social skills
• Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff
• Have a can‑do attitude and will work well as part of a team

• 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.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams – everyone has a voice.