Chef de Partie: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Career Growth

Sodexo Group; Stevenage; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shuttle service

On-site parking

Free lunch

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeship opportunities

Increased holiday allowance

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie for its catering team at the GSK site in Stevenage. In this role, you will oversee a designated kitchen section, ensuring high-quality dish preparation and presentation while adhering to food safety standards.

The position involves working closely with a team of chefs to deliver a varied menu, serving around 600 lunchtime covers daily. This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled culinary professionals to grow within a supportive

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification such as City & Guilds Level 1–2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food Safety Level 2–3 certification required.
• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to recipes and agreed standards.
• Ensure dishes are ready for 8:00am breakfast and 11:30am lunch service.
• Maintain high standards of taste, presentation and portion control.
• Rotate stock using FIFO principles and help minimise food waste.
• Complete daily temperature records and cleaning schedules.

Skills

Culinary qualification

Food Safety Level 2–3

Allergen awareness

HACCP knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork skills

Physical fitness

Education

City & Guilds Level 1–2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Sodexo Group is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie for its catering team at the GSK site in Stevenage. In this role, you will oversee a designated kitchen section, ensuring high-quality dish preparation and presentation while adhering to food safety standards.

The position involves working closely with a team of chefs to deliver a varied menu, serving around 600 lunchtime covers daily. This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled culinary professionals to grow within a supportive