We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join our team at one of our independent schools in Worksop S80 3A.
This is a permanent, term-time position, working 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 between the hours of 7am and 7:30pm. Although the school year spans 35 weeks, this is a year-round role. Free on-site staff parking is available, and all staff receive a complimentary meal during their shift.
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 a positive, honest, and reliable individual to join our friendly and hardworking team. In return, we offer excellent training and genuine opportunities for development and progression within our team for the right candidate.
You will work closely with our kitchen team to create fresh, exciting dishes made from scratch each day, so experience working with fresh ingredients is essential. We also place a strong emphasis on customer engagement during service, so you will need to be well-presented, personable, and confident in delivering a high standard of hospitality.
Based within a historic school setting, you will be helping to provide nutritious, high-quality meals for upto 700 staff members and students, including boarders. This is a rewarding role where your work will play an important part in supporting students’ wellbeing in a warm and welcoming environment.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
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 of 12
Be customer focused
Have basic food knowledge
Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team
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.
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 at has a voice.