Register your interest Chef de partie role in Somerset

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Chef De Partie with a leading global catering provider. This role at a prestigious college offers a chance to showcase your culinary skills while working in a supportive environment. Enjoy straight shifts, a competitive salary, and a focus on well-being with numerous perks. Be part of a team that values innovation and quality, ensuring students receive the best food experience. If you're passionate about cooking and thrive in a busy kitchen, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Online mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Financial benefits via Salary Finance

Sodexo Retirement Plan

Death in Service benefit

Opportunities for growth

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on cooking experience.
• Ongoing training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Control the complete catering operation.
• Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene are maintained.
• Assist in managing and optimising food costs.

Skills

Cooking on a large scale

Recipe following

Fresh produce handling

Health and safety awareness

Working under pressure

Basic food handling skills certification

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

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Client:

Sodexo

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Somerset, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Introduction

We are looking for a Chef De Partie to join us at King's College, Taunton, working for the global catering provider Sodexo. This team is skilled, innovative, and loves the challenge of an exciting and varied working week. The food we offer our students is the best in the region and beyond, and we need a forward-thinking chef to join our team. We offer straight shifts, working in a team that revolves around a two-week shift cycle. Shifts are from 06:15-14:15 and 11:45-19:45, with occasional adjustments for functions. We do not work unsociable hours, and your holiday allowance includes Bank Holidays. Christmas has an extended period of ‘gifted’ holiday.

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 do

• Be inspired by and help inspire the kitchen team.
• Help control the complete catering operation.
• Assist in managing and optimising food costs and reducing food waste.
• Assist in ensuring uniformity in the food and service standards provided to staff, visitors, and students.
• Help ensure the highest standards of food hygiene are maintained.

What you bring

• Expertise in cooking on a large scale, serving between 200 - 500 students.
• Experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
• Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
• Professional attitude and positive outlook.
• Basic food handling skills certification:
• NVQ Level 2 - desirable
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate - desirable
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on cooking experience.
• Ongoing training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you; act with purpose; and thrive in your own way. We offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits:

• Online mental health and wellbeing support platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and work-related issues.
• Free health and wellbeing app with rewards, virtual GP, and more.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme and cashback card.
• Financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible, dynamic work environment.
• Competitive pay.
• Full training and protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Some roles require screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

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

Package Description

“A role where you can bring your passion for food”

• £ per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Working pattern: 5 days out of 7, 06:15-14:15 and 11:45-19:45
• Full-time contract with overtime opportunities
• 24-hour Welfare Helpline
• Discounted Gym membership
• Discounted worldwide travel and more
• Location: Kings College, South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LA