Chef de Partie

Job Introduction

• 33 hours per week 
• Monday to Friday 
• £14.85 per hour 
• Free on-site parking 
• Free meal whilst on Shift

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic kitchen team as a Chef de Partie with Sodexo where your skills, creativity, and passion for food will truly shine. Working Monday to Friday, you’ll enjoy a great work-life balance while being part of a supportive environment that values quality, consistency, and pride in every plate you serve.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your culinary career and be part of something rewarding, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You'll Do:

• Organise, support, and deliver high-quality meal preparation and presentation across all sites, ensuring service standards are consistently met 
• Deputise for the Head Chef when required, maintaining smooth kitchen operations in their absence 
• Ensure all food is prepared safely with full consideration of dietary requirements and allergens 
• Lead compliance with Health & Safety, hygiene, and statutory regulations, including completion of relevant risk assessments and checks 
• Manage key kitchen operations including menu planning, rotas, ordering, deliveries, stock control, and inventory management 
• Monitor site performance continuously, ensuring efficient service delivery within budget and in line with contract requirements

What You Bring:

• Food Safety Level 2 (minimum requirement) with allergy awareness training 
• Strong knife skills and solid knowledge of food preparation techniques 
• Proactive, flexible approach to duties and working hours 
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills with ability to prioritise effectively 
• Able to work independently with strong communication and customer service skills, including customer relationship management experience 
• IT and systems literate, with experience supporting reporting, quality assurance, and monitoring data; experience in delivering financial targets is desirable

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 offer: 

• Mental health & wellbeing support 
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice 
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards 
• Discounts for you & family 
• Financial tools & retirement plan 
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Apply today and take your place as a key Chef de Partie, helping to deliver high-quality food and keep our kitchen running smoothly!

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