Chef de Partie

We are looking for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our team at one of our Conference Centres in Berkshire, SL6.

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..

We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident chef de partie to join our professional friendly team. The successful candidate will need to be willing to learn new skills and gain knowledge from talented chef and be involved in the day to day service where we produce a high standard of food which includes buffet breakfast, lunch service, table d'hote dinners, weddings, BBQ's and banqueting.

The successful candidate will have experience working with fresh, on trend food in a similar role or environment. Consistency in food preparation and production is essential.

This is a permanent position, working 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis. A degree of flexibility is required to cater to the needs of the business and the site.

This role involves:

• Creating and serving imaginative food which is designed to exceed expectations.
• Using fresh ingredients and cooking ‘little and often’ during service.
• Serving food wherever possible plated, served in its own one portion dish/bowl, with the use of simple garnishes that are effective and relevant.
• Being imaginative and innovative, ideas and innovations adapted to suit customer needs.
• Managing the detail of front of house presentation.
• Implementation of promotions and special days to enhance offering.
• Adopting good food cost management techniques.
• Influencing the catering team to instil a ’nothing is too much trouble’ approach.
• Delivering imaginative and innovative menus.

As our Chef de Partie, you will:

• Have excellent people skills
• Have general knowledge of food hygiene, have completed at least one year at college or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• 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

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.
• Site closed between Christmas & New Year.

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 at has a voice.

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer.