We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join a prestigious venue in Oxford.
Salary; circa. £25,000
We are a fresh, food-led operation open seven days a week, welcoming an average of 200 guests daily, in addition to providing hospitality services. We take great pride in the high quality of our offering, which includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner services featuring buffets, a salad bar, a grab-and-go section, and freshly baked goods. We also provide daily specials and host fine dining dinners, special events, and themed social gatherings. We place a strong emphasis on guest interaction during service, so you must be personable, approachable, and well presented.
This is a permanent, term-time only, position based on a 37.5-hour working week. Shifts will be on a rota basis between the hours of 6am and midnight to accommodate special evening events. For this reason, flexibility is essential in this role.
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.
As our Chef de Partie, you will:
1. Have excellent people skills
2. Have general knowledge of food hygiene, NVQ level 2 or equivalent
3. Be passionate about food and customer service
4. Have superb culinary skills
5. Have good organisational and communication skills
6. Be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a large team
7. 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:
8. Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
9. Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
10. Paid training bespoke to you
11. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
12. Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
13. Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
14. Enhanced Maternity Pay