Sapientia Education Trust
Chef de Partie
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Job Description
Location
Wymondham College, Wymondham
Salary
FTE £26,016 per annum. Pro-rata £21,280 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay and shift allowance
Vacancy Type
Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Term Time Only
Starting
October 2026 / as soon as possible
Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed up by its most recent Ofsted inspections which rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding 2023. The College is focused on providing outstanding quality to their students and staff not only in education but also through its provision of exceptional facilities and accommodation on site across its 83-acre campus.
The Chef de Partie will be responsible to the Catering Manager, Executive Chef and Sous Chef for providing kitchen support to the College Catering Department. The post-holder will work as part of an enthusiastic and committed team producing the main meals for the campus.
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Person Specification
Personal Competencies
- The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
- Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
- Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
Professional Competencies
- Have excellent organisational skills
- Have good communication skills
- Have excellent people and customer service skills
Qualifications and Previous Experience
- A good level of literacy and numeracy;
- Have previous experience in a busy kitchen, with an in-depth knowledge of food preparation, production and service;
- Have good oral and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with all staff and students;
- A good knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations in relation to food preparation, service and storage.
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Benefits
- Professional development
- Free refreshments
- Free on-site car parking
- A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.
- Children of staff benefit from increased priority under the admissions policy for their school base after 2 years continuous service.
The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.
Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applications to be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Interview date: To be confirmed
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application
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