Chef de Partie

Sodexo Group; Washington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a chef, delivering high-quality meals for corporate clients. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with health standards while providing exceptional service. Enjoy a supportive culture with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing support platforms

Employee Assistance Programme

24-hour virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Participation in the Pension Plan

Opportunities for career growth

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Full SC Security clearance required.
• Understanding of food safety, allergens, and HSE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Food Safety

Education

HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery

CIEH Level 2

Job description

Job Description

Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Location: Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1PA

Type: Full time

At Sodexo, you'll belong to a team and thrive in service. We know that our talented chefs are key to delivering exceptional service and tasteful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

Build a reputation with big-brand businesses and corporate clients by delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for boardroom lunches, executive events, and daily workplace dining. This role requires a chef who can blend maintaining excellent standards with working efficiently in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

What you'll do:

1. Ensure compliance with all legal and company health, safety, and hygiene requirements.
2. Report safety or hygiene issues to your manager and maintain your own health and safety.
3. Use work equipment and personal protective gear correctly as per training.
4. Provide excellent customer service, respond to feedback, and maintain cleanliness and orderliness.
5. Assist in delivering high-quality, sustainable food offerings while adhering to all regulations and standards.

What you'll bring:

• Full SC Security clearance is required; security vetting will be completed and passed.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to innovate in food solutions for customers.
• Ability to follow menus and operational standards.
• Cleanliness and support for the sous chef in all kitchen tasks.
• Understanding of food safety, allergens, and HSE compliance.
• A minimum of a 2nd level qualification (HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery) or equivalent.
• CIEH Level 2 or equivalent.

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.

Act with purpose and make an impact through your actions.

Thrive in your own way.

Perks and Benefits:

• Unlimited access to wellbeing support platforms.
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and work issues.
• 24-hour virtual GP Service.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme across major retailers.
• Participation in the Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced benefits and leave policies.

About Sodexo

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone. As a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily through various services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, supporting diversity and encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We promote an inclusive culture through Employee Networks and are a Disability Confident Leader employer, ensuring opportunities for disabled candidates.

Learn more about our inclusive initiatives and culture.

Join Us

Ready to be part of something greater? Feed our customers and fuel your career.

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