Demi Chef De Partie

Sodexo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeships

Holiday allowance upgrade with service

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie in London (NW1). Join a busy culinary team at a prestigious client site, handling fresh food prep, high-volume production and kitchen operations to support the Sous Chef and Chef de Partie.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality, food safety, and teamwork, under the guidance of senior staff. Flexible shifts and career development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience with fresh food preparation and high-volume cooking.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Strong HACCP knowledge and food safety experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh food to a high standard.
• Support high-volume production and service.
• Set up and maintain your section for service.
• Follow recipes and production guidelines.
• Maintain HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Keep area clean, stocked and organized.
• Assist with daily kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

2 years experience

Fresh food prep

High-volume cooking

Reliable team player

Good communication

Professional appearance

Flexible/open to feedback

Positive attitude

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, with shifts scheduled between 6:00am and 9:00pm.
• £15.15 per hour
• Free meals while on shift
• Opportunities for career development
• Apprenticeships
• Increased holiday allowance with length of service
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Demi Chef De Partie

London, NW1

A recipe for success; Serve incredible food, enjoy incredible perks.

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

We are looking for a Demi Chef de Partie to join our busy culinary team at our prestigious client site.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced chef who enjoys fresh cooking, high-volume food production and working as part of a professional kitchen team.

The Role

As a Demi Chef de Partie, you will support the kitchen team with the daily preparation and production of fresh, high-quality food. You will be responsible for a specific section of the kitchen, working closely with the Sous Chef and Chef de Partie to ensure food is prepared to a consistently high standard.

You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment, helping to deliver fresh food efficiently while maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and cook fresh food to a consistently high standard.
• Support high-volume food production and service.
• Set up and maintain your section ready for service.
• Follow recipes, cooking methods and food production guidelines.
• Maintain excellent HACCP, food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Keep your section clean, organised and fully stocked.
• Follow cleaning and sanitation schedules.
• Maintain correct stock rotation and minimise food waste.
• Communicate effectively with the wider kitchen team.
• Follow site security and operational procedures.
• Support the Sous Chef and Chef de Partie with daily kitchen operations.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required by management.

What you'll bring:

• We are looking for someone who:
  • Has at least 2 years' experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
  • Has experience with fresh food preparation and high-volume cooking.
  • Holds a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
  • Has a good understanding of HACCP and food safety.
  • Works well under pressure and manages time effectively.
  • Is a reliable team player with good communication skills.
  • Takes pride in their work and maintains a professional appearance.
  • Is flexible, willing to learn and open to feedback.
  • Has a positive attitude and a genuine passion for food.

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 for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Feed our customers and we'll fuel your career.