Chef de Partie

Sodexo Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site shop

Gym access

Job summary

Sodexo is recruiting a Chef de Partie for Unilever 100VE at Blackfriars, London. You will prepare, cook and present dishes to recipes, manage your section and ensure service runs smoothly in a busy kitchen.

Ideal candidates have professional kitchen experience, strong food hygiene knowledge and a proactive, team‑oriented mindset. On-site shop and gym access are available, with a six‑month fixed-term contract and 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen.
• A passion for preparing quality food with consistent presentation.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, safe working practices and allergen awareness.
• The confidence to manage your workload and work without close supervision.
• A proactive approach, strong teamwork and clear communication.
• Pride in maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to agreed recipes and quality standards.
• Organise your section, ensuring ingredients and equipment are ready for service.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe kitchen throughout the working day.
• Follow food safety, allergen management and health and safety procedures.
• Support stock rotation, correct food storage and waste reduction.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen team, taking initiative and supporting colleagues during busy periods.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality food

Food hygiene

Workload management

Teamwork

Communication

Cleanliness standards

Job description

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Closing Date:

22/10/2026

Job Category:

Chefs

Job Introduction

Location: Unilever 100VE, 100 Victoria Embankment, Blackfriars, London, EC4Y 0DY
Pay: £17.97 per hour
Hours: 40
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:30
Contract: Six-month fixed-term contract

Create great food. Be part of something greater.

Join Sodexo as a Chef de Partie at Unilever 100VE in Blackfriars, where you’ll help deliver fresh, quality food and a welcoming dining experience.

Working alongside our kitchen team, you’ll take responsibility for your section, maintain high standards and help service run smoothly. If you’re an experienced chef who takes pride in your cooking, works confidently without supervision and enjoys supporting colleagues, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Prepare, cook and present dishes to agreed recipes and quality standards.

Organise your section, ensuring ingredients and equipment are ready for service.

Maintain a clean, tidy and safe kitchen throughout the working day.

Follow food safety, allergen management and health and safety procedures.

Support stock rotation, correct food storage and waste reduction.

Work closely with the wider kitchen team, taking initiative and supporting colleagues during busy periods.

What you bring

Previous experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen.

A passion for preparing quality food with consistent presentation.

Good knowledge of food hygiene, safe working practices and allergen awareness.

The confidence to manage your workload and work without close supervision.

A proactive approach, strong teamwork and clear communication.

Pride in maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation.

Access to the on-site shop and gym.

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:

Flexible and dynamic work environment

Competitive compensation

Access to ongoing training and development programs

Countless opportunities to grow within the company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer where everyone can act with purpose and thrive in their own way.