Junior Chef de Partie

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Job summary

A leading catering company in Sevenoaks is seeking a Junior Chef de Partie. You will assist executive chefs in a busy kitchen environment, ensuring high standards in food preparation and safety. A competitive salary of £13.75 per hour is offered alongside a supportive work environment. Candidates with NVQ level 2 in food preparation and experience working on large-scale catering are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Free Parking

Uniform provided

Meals on shift

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a professional kitchen.
• Demonstrate a flexible attitude to working hours.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with smooth running of the kitchen.
• Monitor cooking, chilling, and storage of foods.
• Prepare food with care for dietary requirements.

Skills

Experience cooking on a large scale

Attention to detail

HACCP awareness

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation

Job description

Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: Sevenoaks School, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HU

Salary: £13.75 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days (Flexible shift pattern)

52 weeks Contract

Free Parking, Uniform and meals on shift provided

Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Junior Chef de Partie for Sodexo, you'll be at the heart of the school, assisting the Executive Chef, Head Chef Senior Sous Chef and Sous Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen, and ensuring every meal is top-tier.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:
Assist the Executive Chef, Head Chef Senior Sous Chef and Sous Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen in regard to heading up all hospitality functions, and delivery of the core catering food

To monitor the cooking, chilling and storage of foods, keeping records as required and taking appropriate action where necessary to ensure that we comply with HACCP procedures

To liaise with the Core and Hospitality teams to ensure all crockery is correct and ready for service

To prepare all food with due care and attention, particularly in regards to customers’ special dietary requirements: for example, nut, dairy or wheat allergies

Ensure all production prep and waste is managed accurately.

To assist with special functions, some of which may occur outside normal working hours, for which you will be paid overtime or given time off in lieu

Take ownership of Core Service and Hospitality functions, with support of Executive, Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, Sous Chef

Assist the Executive Chef and Head Chef with operating costs and controls to ensure Sodexo is achieving optimum profits

To report any complaints or compliments and act if at all possible

To ensure all near misses and accidents are reported while on shift

To report any incident of accident, fire, theft, loss or damage and act as may be appropriate

To attend meetings and courses, as required

Contribute ideas to future menus

What You Bring:
Essential:

Experience cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students)

Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen

NVQ level 2 in food preparation

Demonstrate experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level in a company

Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards

Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions

Show ability to set standards and operate to the service standard criteria

HACCP awareness

To demonstrate a flexible attitude to working hours and promote a positive mental outlook to all aspects of work

Be respectful of others at all times

The desire and tenacity to adhere to procedures

Basic Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Certificates

Desirable:

Proven experience of managing client relationships

Proven track record of leading, managing and developing a team

Personal innovation and creativity

To show a hunger and passion for good food and the drive to make it achievable

Good admin and telephone skills

Flexible approach to the role and be self-motivated

Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff



What We Offer:
A dynamic and supportive work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Full training and protective uniform provided

No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!

Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support

Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits

Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships

Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us create a brighter future!

Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.