Chef de Partie

Package Description

“A role where you can bring your passion for food”

• £14 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Working pattern: 5 days out of 7
• Term Time Only**
• Great access to Crowthorne train station, Free car parking on site, Uniform and Meals provided
• Location: Wellington College, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU

**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

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Job Introduction

As Chef De Partie for Sodexo at Wellington College, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU, you will oversee all aspects of the food and beverage operations as well as the finances for your school’s kitchen. You will be responsible for ensuring that the food and level of service are of the highest calibre and that the school catering is among the best in the region. Your attitude will influence your team's daily lives as the person they go to for direction and support, which will in turn foster a vibrant and productive work environment. 

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you do:

• Comply with statutory and company requirements.
• Assist in all aspects of the preparation of daily food production and presentation of food to the notified standard.
• To prepare all food with due care and attention, particularly in regards to customers’ special dietary requirements: for example, dairy or wheat allergies
• Assist with the replenishment of food to ensure service periods do not stop.
• Assist with the hygienic cleaning of kitchen to comply with all Health and Safety regulations.
• Assist with the implementation of cleaning schedules to agreed standards.
• Promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues.
• Promote a good company image to customers and guests by using positive customer service practices.
• To assist with the set up and presentation and execution of all catering functions.
• To undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the position and the department’s activities
• Assisting the Executive Head Chef and Senior Sous Chefs with paperwork including stock ordering and take
• Contribute ideas to future menus.
• To assist, as required, at special functions, some of which may occur outside normal working hours, for which you will be paid overtime.
• To report any complaints or compliments and take action if at all possible
• To report any incident of accident, fire, theft, loss or damage and take action as may be appropriate.
• To attend meetings and courses, as required

What you bring:

Essential

• Demonstrate experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level in a company, cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 – 1300 students.
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards.
• Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions.
• Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
• Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Certificates

Desirable

• Proven experience of managing client relationships
• Proven track record of leading, managing and developing a team.
• Working knowledge of Pastry

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

**Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of application

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.