Chef de Partie

Job Introduction

Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: Chetham's school of Music, long millgate, Manchester, M3 1SB

Salary: £14 - £14.50 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days [6.30am - 2.30pm or/and 11am - 7pm]

Every 3rd weekend off, No late finishes

Staff workplace meals provided, Flexible working arrangements

Exceptional Sodexo benefits with Great discounts & Recognition and Potential progression within Sodexo

Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Chef De Partie for Sodexo, you'll be at the heart of the school, overseeing food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your leadership will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment. Best of all? All bank Holidays off and public holidays off—including Christmas!

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’ll Do:

• Our ethos is “Fresh Food from Scratch” so it is imperative to prepare and present food to the notified standard, ensuring the standard of “fresh food from Scratch” is followed.

• Ensure all work areas and surfaces are clean and tidy as is always practical, especially at the end of the day/shift.

• Serve customers in a quick, polite manner always ensuring good customer service

• Replenish food and equipment to ensure an efficient and seamless service.

• Clear and clean work areas after the service periods

• Complete any administration as requested including food temperatures, cleaning schedules, delivery temperatures, stock takes etc.

• Ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regard to special dietary requirements, allergens and shelf life.

• Ensure the kitchen is maintained in a clean, organized manner and all food safety and health and safety policies and procedures are followed.

• Complete all cleaning schedules to the agreed standard.

• Promote a friendly working relationship  and great communication with colleagues.

• Undertake training and comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Raise any issues to the Head Chef or Catering Manager in a timely manner.

• Report any incidents of accident, near miss, fire, loss, theft, damage, unfit food, or any other irregularities.

• Work at school events, as required, with occasional evening and weekend work.

• Assist with the setup, service, clearing and cleaning of function catering as requested.

• Carry out any reasonable request by management

• Assist in other local units as may be necessary in an emergency.

What You Bring:

Essential:

• Experience cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students)

• Experience in Catering environment

• Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen

• Prior staff supervision or line management experience

• Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation

• Understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce them

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment

• Positive leadership, professionalism, and a passion for food

• Hold basic food handling certifications, including:

  • NVQ Level 2

  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

• At least one year of hands-on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Full training and protective uniform provided

• No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!

• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support

• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support

• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits

• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships

• 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.