Chef de Partie

Sodexo; Fingal; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24h virtual GP

Discounts scheme

Pension plan

Learning & development

Bike to Work

Enhanced benefits & leave

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Chef de Partie at Dublin Airport's Four Lounges, full-time. You will prepare, cook and present food to a high standard across the lounges, and manage your section with a focus on service. The role requires experience in a professional kitchen, knowledge of HACCP, ability to work under pressure, and strong teamwork.

Garda Vetting and English level required; training will be provided. Join a team that emphasizes development, safety and career growth, with Sodexo's extensive

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar professional kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Excellent attention to detail and a genuine passion for quality food.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy environment.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• A strong understanding of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A positive, reliable and professional attitude.
• Flexibility to work across the requirements of a multi-lounge operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to a consistently high standard across the four lounges.
• Take responsibility for your designated kitchen section, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Follow recipes, specifications and presentation standards consistently.
• Assist with the preparation of daily food requirements, including mise en place, prep and service.
• Ensure all food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and food hygiene within your section.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate ordering requirements to the Sous Chef or Head Chef.
• Minimise food waste through effective preparation, portion control and stock rotation.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure timely and coordinated service.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Assist with menu preparation, new dishes and seasonal changes where required.
• Ensure all equipment is used correctly and maintained to the required standard.
• Maintain a calm, professional and organised approach during busy service periods.
• Support and train junior members of the kitchen team when required.
• Adhere to all company policies, HACCP procedures and health & safety standards.
• Consistently deliver food that reflects the quality and standards expected across all four lounges.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Kitchen operations

Teamwork

Communication

HACCP

Food safety

Job description

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• 39 hours per week (early, mid and late shifts available)
  
• Operational hours 4am - 9pm
• Opportunities for professional development
  
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Dublin Airport - Full time

Please note: Due to airport security requirements, applicants must hold a valid passport with at least 6 months' validity remaining, have a minimum B2 level of English, and be able to successfully complete Garda Vetting and Aviation Security Clearance. Employment is conditional upon meeting all of these requirements.

As a Chef de Partie you'll:

• Prepare, cook and present food to a consistently high standard across the four lounges.
• Take responsibility for your designated kitchen section, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Follow recipes, specifications and presentation standards consistently.
• Assist with the preparation of daily food requirements, including mise en place, prep and service.
• Ensure all food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and food hygiene within your section.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate ordering requirements to the Sous Chef or Head Chef.
• Minimise food waste through effective preparation, portion control and stock rotation.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure timely and coordinated service.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Assist with menu preparation, new dishes and seasonal changes where required.
• Ensure all equipment is used correctly and maintained to the required standard.
• Maintain a calm, professional and organised approach during busy service periods.
• Support and train junior members of the kitchen team when required.
• Adhere to all company policies, HACCP procedures and health & safety standards.
• Consistently deliver food that reflects the quality and standards expected across all four lounges.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience working as aChef de Partie or in a similar professional kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Excellent attention to detail and a genuine passion for quality food.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy environment.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• A strong understanding of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A positive, reliable and professional attitude.
• Flexibility to work across the requirements of a multi-lounge operation.

Why Sodexo? :

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

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 high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• 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 tobeingan 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?

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