Chef de Partie

Sodexo; Cobham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food service company in Cobham is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead kitchen operations and ensure culinary excellence. You will assist in menu preparation, uphold health and safety regulations, and manage food standards. The ideal candidate has relevant experience in catering and strong communication skills. Join a supportive team environment with no unsociable hours and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Full training and protective uniform

Unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the service industry.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of food allergens.
• Proven experience in catering, including stock management.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs in menu preparation and food presentation.
• Maintain health and safety regulation standards.
• Take responsibility for kitchen in absence of head chefs.

Skills

Numerical skills

Effective verbal communication

Attention to detail

Problem analysis

Job description

Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: Reed's School, Sandy Lane, Cobham, KT11 2ES

Salary: £14.00 - £15.50
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7 (38 weeks per year)

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 work to ensure you provide culinary excellence across your business area including brand integrity, quality, compliance, Sodexo's corporate social responsibility and food and service standards

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:

• Assist Head, Sous and Deputy Head Chefs in the preparation of the menus.
• Ensure all statutory regulations in respect of Health and Safety, Personnel and Kitchen are maintained.
• Maintain standards of food production and food presentation.
• Organise and assist in the planning, production and presentation of meals to the standard laid down in the Service Level Agreement
• Assist in pre service briefing of colleagues with regard to dish content, allergens, portion sizes, service utensils and accompaniments
• Take full responsibility for kitchen staff and food production across all services when the Head Chef or Sous Chef is absent.
• Prepare and/or serve at any special function which may be held outside normal working hours.
• Attend training as required.
• Carry out any reasonable request of the Management, Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Assist with maintaining standards in the kitchen.
• Maintain a high standard of dress and behaviour at all times.
• Ensure cleaning rotas are adhered to.
• Ensure that all aspects of the Food and Safety Act 1990 are adhered to.
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings.

What You Bring:

Essential:

• Demonstrate experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level in a company
• Good numerical and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
• Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
• Able to demonstrate working knowledge of food allergens
• Proven experience in catering sector, including stock management and customer service
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
• Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions

Desirable:

• Proven experience of managing client relationships
• Proven track record of leading, managing and developing a team

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.