Chef De Partie

Sodexo; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Free parking

Free shuttle

Career development

Apprenticeship opportunities

Increased holiday allowance

Employee benefits

Pension

Learning and development

Cycle to work

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie to join our catering team at the GSK site in Stevenage. Youll work in a busy kitchen, preparing high-quality dishes for around 600 lunchtime covers.

Youll be part of a four-chef team with responsibilities across breakfast and lunch service, maintaining food safety, portion control and presentation.

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification such as City & Guilds Level 1-2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food Safety Level 2-3 certification.
• Allergen awareness and HACCP knowledge.
• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong attention to detail and food presentation.
• Good time management and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to recipes and agreed standards.
• Take responsibility for your designated kitchen section.
• Ensure preparation is completed ahead of service.
• Ensure dishes are ready for 8:00am breakfast and 11:30am lunch service.
• Maintain high standards of taste, presentation and portion control.
• Monitor stock levels within your section and highlight shortages.

Skills

Allergen awareness

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Attention to detail

Time management

Under pressure

Fast-paced kitchen

Portion control

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Manual handling

Education

City & Guilds Level 1-2

NVQ equivalent

Food Safety Level 2-3

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm
• £14.25 per hour
• Free shuttle service from the train station to site
• Free on-site parking
• Free lunch
• Opportunities for career development
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Increased holiday allowance with length of service
• Plus, our Sodexo employee benefits package

Chef de Partie | GSK, Stevenage, Gunnels Wood Road, Herts, SG1 2NY

At Sodexo, you'll belong in a team where great food, creativity and exceptional service come together. We're looking for a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie to join our catering team at the GSK site in Stevenage.

You’ll take responsibility for a designated section of the kitchen, preparing and cooking high-quality dishes while maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, presentation and portion control. You’ll work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef as part of a busy kitchen operation serving around 600 lunchtime covers.

You’ll be part of a team of four chefs, one Food Service Assistant and two Kitchen Porters, delivering a varied food offer including traditional and bistro-style meals, street food and a salad bar.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and cook dishes to recipes and agreed standards
• Take responsibility for your designated kitchen section
• Ensure preparation is completed ahead of service
• Ensure dishes are ready for 8:00am breakfast and 11:30am lunch service
• Maintain high standards of taste, presentation and portion control
• Monitor stock levels within your section and highlight shortages
• Support with receiving and checking deliveries
• Rotate stock using FIFO principles and help minimise food waste
• Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures
• Prevent cross-contamination and maintain safe food handling practices
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen and work station
• Complete daily temperature records, cleaning schedules and allergen documentation
• Report technical faults, safety concerns and incidents to your line manager
• Work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to support smooth kitchen operations
• Attend mandatory training, daily briefs and weekly team huddles
• Support the wider catering team with reasonable additional duties when required
• Work flexibly to support business needs

What you’ll bring

• Culinary qualification such as City & Guilds Level 1-2 or NVQ equivalent
• Food Safety Level 2-3
• Allergen awareness
• Good understanding of HACCP, food storage and allergen control
• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for food presentation
• Good time management and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen
• Good understanding of portion control, stock rotation and food waste
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Good physical fitness and ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to lift stock, carry trays and undertake repetitive tasks

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platform
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a 24-hour Virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme
• Company pension
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers every day through our unique combination of Food Services, Facilities Management and Workplace Solutions.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and Forces Friendly employer.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Bring your passion for food to GSK Stevenage and become part of a busy corporate catering team serving around 600 lunchtime covers. With a varied food offer and a team focused on delivering high-quality food every day, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills while playing an important role in the kitchen.

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