Wilson Vale
Chef de Partie
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Chef de Partie - Maidenhead
We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join our team at one of our conference venues in Maidenhead, Cookham SL6 9QH.
About Wilson Vale
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.
The Role
As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day culinary operations of a busy kitchen that runs 7 days a week, from 6:30am to 10pm. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), working 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis, with shifts covering both mornings and evenings.
Responsibilities
As a front-facing position, strong communication and a professional, personable manner are essential, alongside solid culinary technique. You will support senior chefs, maintain high standards of food quality, organisation, and hygiene, and ensure smooth service while adhering to health, safety, and compliance procedures.
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Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate stability, quality, and passion in your role, with proven experience in a similar position.
- Have excellent people skills.
- Have general knowledge of food hygiene, NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
- 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 team of 6.
- Be eligible to work in the UK.
You will be able to create and develop our dishes and will assist the Chefs in the creation of weekly menus. A knowledge and understanding of the importance of stock control and food wastage is essential.
Benefits
This role comes with great benefits, including a Christmas break, access to an onsite allotment, complimentary meal on shift, and free staff parking.
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Wilson Vale Perks
- 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 year’s service.
- Enhanced Maternity Pay.
About Us
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.
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