Chef de Partie | Lead & Mentor in Campus Kitchen

Sodexo; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Full training

Monday–Friday schedule

Career progression

Job summary

Sodexo at King's College Taunton is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a busy kitchen team and deliver high-quality food and beverages for students, staff and visitors. You will oversee line operations, support training, and help manage costs while maintaining safety standards.

With a permanent part-time contract (44 weeks) and a Monday–Friday pattern, this role offers stability and opportunities to develop in a supportive catering environment. Competitive hourly pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking on a large scale.
• Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen.
• Prior staff supervision or line management experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food replenishment and keep areas clean and organized.
• Develop, mentor and train kitchen staff.
• Assist in managing catering operations to monitor costs.
• Ensure consistent food quality and service standards.
• Contribute to menu development.
• Conduct regular checks for food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Staff supervision

Recipe following

Health & safety

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Sodexo at King's College Taunton is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a busy kitchen team and deliver high-quality food and beverages for students, staff and visitors. You will oversee line operations, support training, and help manage costs while maintaining safety standards.

With a permanent part-time contract (44 weeks) and a Monday–Friday pattern, this role offers stability and opportunities to develop in a supportive catering environment. Competitive hourly pay and benefits apply.