Chef de Partie

Sodexo Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Chef De Partie at a prestigious school, where your culinary skills will shape the future of students. In this role, you will oversee food operations, ensuring high standards and creativity in every meal served. With opportunities for career progression and a commitment to well-being, this position offers a fulfilling environment where you can truly thrive. If you have a passion for cooking and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to lead with purpose and passion.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Protective uniform provided

Discounts and cashback schemes

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for large groups (100-1300 students).
• Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sous Chef in maintaining food standards and presentation.
• Prepare food with attention to dietary requirements and allergies.
• Cook and serve lunch for support staff and assist in school functions.

Skills

Large scale cooking

Recipe following

Fresh produce knowledge

Health and safety regulations

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: Magdalen College School, Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DZ

Salary: £13.63
Hours: 40
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days

About The School

Magdalen College School is an Independent Day School serving Breakfast and Lunch. The School operates a Traditional Monday to Friday Calendar. MCS currently has 977 students and roughly 175 staff. We have a Main Dining Hall serving roughly 700 lunches per day. The school has two retail outlets - a Tuck Shop and a Coffee Shop. The School does like to host and boasts a busy Hospitality Calendar. MCS competes in Sport with the larger Independent Boarding Schools, as a result, they host Sport Teas most Saturdays.

The Role

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. You'll assist the Sous Chef with maintaining high levels of food standard and presentation, and you will be required to work during some of the school holidays on a rota basis.

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 the Sous Chef as appropriate and where necessary to maintain high levels of food standards and presentation and overall effectiveness of the staff output laid down in the Service Level Agreement and to the menu specification bespoke to Magdalen College School.
• Assist and prepare all food with due care and attention, particularly regarding customers' special dietary requirements: for example, but not limited to, nut, dairy or wheat allergies.
• Aid and have an active input in maintaining the 3-week menu cycles in line with the School menu specification.
• Cover all areas as detailed in rota incorporating breakfast and lunch services and when necessary provide theatre cooking in either one of our retail outlets.
• You will be required to work on a rota basis during some of the school holidays. This will be divided up fairly between the CDP team.
• Cook and serve lunch for a small group of Support staff who work throughout the year.
• Assist and work school functions and outside hospitality as required, some of which may occur outside of normal working hours. Such functions will be shared between the chef brigade on a rota basis.
• Ensure that appropriate methods of cooking and presentation are used to maintain the highest standards of production and service.
• Assist with maintenance of goods received system to ensure statutory and quality standards are maintained.
• Promote and maintain a friendly working relationship with colleagues. A real team player.

What You Bring:

Essential:

• Experience cooking on a large scale (100-1300 students).
• Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation.
• Ability to set and maintain standards and strong level of literacy and numeracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be an effective team player.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce them.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
• Excellent time management, organisational skills 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.

Desirable:

• Ability to review problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions/approaches.
• Advanced Food Safety or Health and Safety qualification.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• 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.