We are currently recruiting for a Chef to join our team at one of our Independent schools based in Shrewsbury SY2. This is a perrmanent contract 52 weeks, Monday to Friday 7.00am to 3.30pm 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. Style/Type of food prepared: The menu is very expansive and captures cuisine from the whole world. No two days are the same. One day could see us visiting the shores of India, followed by Mexico the next. The core menu is quintessentially British, but as Wilson Vale's ethos is education in cultures and cuisines, we are keen to explore the globe. Job description of the role.: The responsibility of the Chef within the kitchen at Prestfelde is to support the Chef Manager in whatever duties are needed for the day. The main element of the day, will of course be preparing the menu for the various services and events, but this is not exclusive. All due diligence and paperwork will need to be completed, there will an expectation of keeping the kitchen clean, whether that's preparation surfaces, Pot-wash, sweeping and mopping. Every job in the kitchen is everyone's job, including the Chef Manager. Delivery receiving and checking, temperature controls, and Allergen briefings will also be important. Collaboration with the Chef Manager on menu planning, hospitality coordination and event planning will form a part of the role also, along with learning the Company specific computer based bookwork and procedures. As this is 52 week contract, and the school is only open for 40 weeks during term time, there will be a contractual need for the successful candidate to travel to other Wilson Vale sites to work during the school holidays. The location of our sites is UK wide so having your own transport and a driving license is essential. All holidays accrued will only be allowed to be taken within the school holidays, no holidays will be authorised for term time dates. A successful application will follow a successful enhanced DBS check, the prospective candidate will not be able to start until we have that confirmation. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Have experience working in a similar role and environment Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy Have excellent customer service and social skills Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff and Children Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team. Be customer focused 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.