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Sodexo Ltd; Epsom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free meals, hot drinks and gym

Uniform provided

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd in Epsom is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our busy culinary team at a flagship client site.

You'll work alongside the Senior Sous Chef and Food Development Lead, preparing high-quality food for 200–400 covers and delivering excellent service.

This role offers a hands-on kitchen environment, opportunities for progression, and a benefits package including free meals, uniform and parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional food service environment.
• Passion for food and delivering high-quality service.
• Culinary or craft qualifications and training.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of fresh, high-quality food.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Keep hot and cold counters fully stocked.
• Serve customers and provide excellent customer service.
• Assist with hospitality services when required.
• Support special events and functions.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation.
• Keep food preparation and kitchen areas clean and organised.
• Assist with pot wash, plate wash, fridges, floors and servery areas.
• Support weekly and monthly stock takes and stock rotation.
• Report damaged equipment, safety concerns or food quality issues.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Complete required online training and attend team meetings.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver a world-class dining experience.
• Support with any reasonable additional duties when required.

Skills

Professional food service experience

Strong communication skills

Multitask & prioritise

Teamwork

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Monday to Friday | 06:30am–4:00pm (flexible)

Free onsite parking

Free meals, hot drinks and gym

Increased holiday allowance with service

Uniform provided

Opportunities for career development and apprenticeships

Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

At Sodexo, you'll belong in a team where great food, creativity and exceptional service come together. We're looking for a passionate and experienced

Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at our flagship client site in Epsom.

Working alongside the Senior Sous Chef and Food Development Lead, you'll play an important role in preparing and delivering high-quality food and creating an exceptional dining experience for our customers.

You'll be part of a busy culinary operation serving approximately 200–400 covers, so you'll be comfortable working at pace while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.

What you'll do

• Prepare a variety of fresh, high-quality food
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods
• Keep hot and cold counters fully stocked
• Serve customers and provide excellent customer service
• Assist with hospitality services when required
• Support special events and functions
• Maintain high standards of food presentation
• Keep food preparation and kitchen areas clean and organised
• Assist with pot wash, plate wash, fridges, floors and servery areas
• Support weekly and monthly stock takes and stock rotation
• Report damaged equipment, safety concerns or food quality issues
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Complete required online training and attend team meetings
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver a world-class dining experience
• Support with any reasonable additional duties when required

What you'll bring

• Experience working in a professional food service environment
• Passion for food and delivering high-quality service
• Relevant culinary or craft qualifications and training
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• A proactive and positive approach
• A can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable using a computer to complete online training
• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required due to the site's location and limited public transport

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 wellbeing platform
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a 24-hour Virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme
• Company pension
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly 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 Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers every day through our unique combination of Food Services, Facilities Management and Workplace Solutions.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and Forces Friendly employer.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Bring your passion for food to a world-class corporate dining environment and help us deliver an exceptional experience for our customersevery day.

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