Chef de Partie: Lead Kitchen & Mentorship (Part-Time)

Sodexo; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Full training provided

Uniform provided

Mon-Fri schedule

Holiday off

Job summary

King's College Taunton in Taunton is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead with passion and cook with purpose in a busy student-focused kitchen. Sodexo at King's College Taunton invites a Chef de Partie to lead with passion and cook with purpose in a busy student-focused kitchen.

You’ll oversee food prep, mentor staff, monitor costs and uphold food safety standards, delivering high-quality meals for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking on a large scale.
• Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen.
• Prior staff supervision or line management experience.
• Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce them.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
• Positive leadership, professionalism and a passion for food.
• Holds basic food handling certifications (NVQ Level 2; Level 2 Food Safety Certificate).
• At least one year of hands-on cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food replenishment and ensure work areas are cleaned, organised and maintained to a high standard.
• Develop, mentor and train kitchen staff to foster a positive and supportive team culture.
• Support the management of the catering operation, helping to monitor and optimise labour, food and stock costs.
• Maintain consistency in food quality and service standards for staff, visitors and students.
• Contribute to menu creation and development to keep offerings fresh, appealing and exciting.
• Conduct regular checks and audits to ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Comply with all company policies and statutory regulations relating to health and safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire safety and COSHH.
• Work collaboratively with the wider catering team to ensure smooth and efficient service.

Skills

Large scale cooking

Follow recipes

Staff supervision

Fresh produce knowledge

Health and safety knowledge

Work under pressure

Positive leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

King's College Taunton in Taunton is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead with passion and cook with purpose in a busy student-focused kitchen. Sodexo at King's College Taunton invites a Chef de Partie to lead with passion and cook with purpose in a busy student-focused kitchen.

You’ll oversee food prep, mentor staff, monitor costs and uphold food safety standards, delivering high-quality meals for students and staff.