Job Introduction
Chef de Partie – Create Exceptional Food at Wellington College
Location: Wellington College, Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU
Salary: £14.50 per hour + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only – 34 weeks
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days (including some weekend working)
Shift Times: Early 6:30am–3:00pm | Late 12:00pm–8:30pm
Enjoy school holiday periods off, including Christmas, Easter and half terms.
Cook Exceptional Food While Enjoying a Better Work-Life Balance
Are you a passionate Chef de Partie looking for a role where you can continue developing your culinary skills while enjoying time off during the school holidays?
Join Sodexo at the prestigious Wellington College, where you'll work alongside talented chefs producing exceptional food for students, staff, VIP guests, conferences, hospitality events and special occasions.
Whether you're preparing high-quality daily dining or supporting hospitality events, you'll play an important role in delivering memorable food experiences in one of the UK's leading independent schools.
If you're looking for a professional kitchen with varied work, career development opportunities and the chance to enjoy Christmas, Easter and school holiday periods away from work, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.
What You'll Do
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Assist with the preparation, production, and presentation of high-quality food to agreed standards
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Ensure all dishes are prepared with care and attention, including catering for special dietary requirements and allergens
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Support smooth service periods by ensuring food is replenished and presented to a high standard
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Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness in line with company and statutory requirements
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Assist with catering for functions, events, and special occasions
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Work collaboratively with the Executive Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver an outstanding catering service
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Contribute ideas and suggestions to future menus and food development
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Support stock management, ordering processes, and kitchen administration when required
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Build positive relationships with colleagues, customers, and school stakeholders
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Report any compliments, complaints, incidents, or areas for improvement appropriately
What You Bring:
Essential:
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Experience working in a Chef de Partie or similar role within a professional catering environment
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high standards
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Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment
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Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations
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Experience preparing fresh food and working with a variety of ingredients
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Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates
Desirable:
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Experience within an education, hospitality, or high-volume catering environment
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Experience supporting or developing other team members
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Knowledge and experience of pastry
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Experience managing customer or client relationships
What We Offer:
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A supportive and professional culinary environment at a prestigious independent school
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Opportunities for career progression and development
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Full training and protective uniform provided
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Access to Sodexo’s wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
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Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial wellbeing benefits
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Learning opportunities and apprenticeships
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Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities
At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help us create a brighter future!
Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
