Chef De Partie

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading global catering provider, where you'll be responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences for students. This role as a Chef De Partie offers a structured working environment with straight shifts, allowing you to excel in a busy kitchen while maintaining high standards of food hygiene and service. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, you'll play a vital role in managing food costs and reducing waste, ensuring every meal is a delight. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Unlimited mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Financial benefits platform

Retirement Plan membership

Death in Service benefit

Opportunities for growth

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Must have expertise in cooking for 200-500 students.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and manage the kitchen team.
• Control catering operations and food costs.
• Maintain food hygiene standards.

Skills

Large scale cooking

Recipe following

Fresh produce handling

Health and safety awareness

Ability to work under pressure

Professionalism

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

We are looking for a Chef De Partie to join us at King's College, Taunton, working for the global catering provider Sodexo. This team is skilled, innovative, and loves the challenge of an exciting and varied working week. The food we offer our students is the best in the region and beyond, and we need a forward-thinking chef to join our team. We offer straight shifts, working in a team that operates on a two-week shift cycle. Our shifts are 06:15-14:15 and 11:45-19:45, with occasional adjustments for functions. We do not work unsociable hours, and your holiday allowance includes Bank Holidays. Christmas has an extended period of 'gifted' holiday.

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 do:

1. Be inspired by and help inspire the kitchen team.
2. Help control the complete catering operation.
3. Assist in managing and optimizing food costs and reducing food waste.
4. Assist in ensuring uniformity in the food and service standards provided to staff, visitors, and students.
5. Help ensure the highest standards of food hygiene are maintained.

What you bring:

• Must have expertise in cooking on a large scale, serving between 200-500 students.
• Experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
• Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Awareness of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
• Professionalism and a positive outlook are key.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification:
• NVQ Level 2 - desirable
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate - desirable
• A minimum of 1 year of hands-on cooking experience.
• Ongoing training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong to a company and team that values you, acting with purpose and making an impact through your actions. We also offer resources, rewards, and benefits:

• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support platforms.
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with personal and work-related issues.
• Access to a health and wellbeing app with rewards, 24hr virtual GP, and other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme with deals and cashback options.
• Financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Sodexo Retirement Plan membership.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible, dynamic work environment.
• Competitive pay.
• Full training and protective uniform provided.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Some roles require screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if a high volume of applications is received.

Package Description:

• £12.40 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Working pattern: 5 days out of 7, 06:15-14:15 and 11:45-19:45
• Full-time contract with overtime opportunities
• Additional benefits include a 24-hour Welfare Helpline, discounted gym membership, worldwide travel discounts, free meals on duty, free parking, uniforms, and changing rooms.
• Location: Kings College, South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LA

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About Sodexo:

Sodexo's purpose is to create a better every day for everyone, building a better life for all. Operating in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily, we provide On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards, and Personal & Home Services.

We are an inclusive employer, forces friendly, and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. We encourage participation in our Employee Networks and are a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to inclusive practices and opportunities for disabled candidates.