Chef de Partie

We are currently recruiting for a [Catering Assistant] to join our team at one of our [type of site: workplace restaurants/independent schools/conference venues] in [location & postcode].

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 employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate.

We offer a full consumption based offer, Full Breakfast everyday with the occasion themed breakfast such as Mexican breakfast, Lunch our core menu stay the same throughout the week which consists of Sandwich fillings, Proteins, Salads, soup and selection of cakes bakes made in house. We also offer a hot food option which changes daily.

Working along the rest of the team, putting together a display and showcasing food daily, Prepping think ahead for the night shift, Open kitchen so we are customer facing. Coming up with specials which may be as simple as a salad or a whole main meal.

All homemade and seasonal produce,

We are an expanding and ever growing business

As our Chef de Partie, you will:

• 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 large team
• Be eligible to work in the UK

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 important of stock and food wastage is essential.

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.

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.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am - 3:30pm