Wilson Vale
Chef de Partie
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Chef de Partie
We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join our team at one of our workplace restaurants in Belper, Derbyshire DE56 4AN.
About Us
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.
Role Overview
This is a permanent role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6:30am until 3pm.
We're looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join our friendly kitchen team, preparing fresh, seasonal food for around 160 customers each day. Working alongside the Chef Manager and Head Chef, you'll help deliver a varied food offer including light breakfast options, a vibrant lunchtime counter service and hot and cold hospitality, using quality ingredients to create handcrafted dishes inspired by both local and world cuisine.
Our lunch service features freshly prepared hot meals, made-to-order sandwiches, build-your-own salad bowls, jacket potatoes, homemade soups and breads, alongside an impressive selection of desserts and cakes. Working as part of a team of eight, you'll play an important role in food preparation, menu delivery, stock control and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. You'll also have the opportunity to support a range of hospitality events throughout the year, with only occasional evening or weekend events.
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Responsibilities
As our Chef de Partie, you will:
- Be passionate about preparing fresh, high-quality food and delivering an exceptional dining experience.
- Have good culinary skills and experience working in a fresh-food kitchen environment.
- Enjoy working with a variety of world cuisines and be enthusiastic about learning new techniques and flavours.
- Have a good understanding of food hygiene, allergen management and health & safety, with an NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery, Food Safety qualification or equivalent desirable.
- Be highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks effectively and maintain high standards under pressure.
- Have excellent communication and teamwork skills, working collaboratively with colleagues across the catering operation.
- Take pride in food presentation and maintaining consistently high standards throughout service.
- Be proactive, reliable and able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a large team.
- Be flexible in supporting hospitality events and promotional activities.
- Be committed to delivering fantastic customer service and creating a positive dining experience for all people on site.
- Be eligible to work in the UK.
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You will be able to create and develop our dishes and will assist the Chefs in creation of weekly menus. A knowledge and understanding of the importance of stock and food wastage is essential.
Benefits
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 year’s service.
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
About Wilson Vale
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 Wilson Vale has a voice.
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