Chef de Partie

TN United Kingdom; Washington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the food services sector as a chef in Washington. You will provide high-quality meals for various events while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This role offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including career development and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing support platforms

Employee Assistance Programme

24-hour virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension plan contribution

Career development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in delivering high-quality food offerings.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Food Safety

Education

Level 2 in HACCP

Culinary Arts

Professional Cookery

Job description

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Location and Employment Type

Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1PA - Full time

About Sodexo

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

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Full SC Security clearance is required; security vetting will be conducted and must be passed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to innovate in food solutions.
• Ability to follow menus and operational standards.
• Support the sous chef with all kitchen duties.
• Solid understanding of food safety, allergens, and HSE compliance.
• Minimum qualification: Level 2 in HACCP, Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, or equivalent.
• CIEH Level 2 or equivalent.

Why Work with Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you.

Act with purpose and make an impact through your daily actions.

Thrive in your own way.

Benefits

• Unlimited access to wellbeing support platforms.
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and work issues.
• 24-hour virtual GP Service.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme for retail deals.
• Opportunity to contribute to your pension plan.
• Career development and learning tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced benefits and leave policies.

About Sodexo

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone, building a better life for all. Operating in 55 countries, we serve over 100 million consumers daily through our services in Food, FM, Benefits & Rewards, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to inclusivity and are a forces-friendly employer. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We support Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Disability, and others.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to change attitudes towards disability and ensure disabled people can fulfill their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for qualified candidates with disabilities.

Read more about our inclusive 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.