Chef de Partie: Lead, Mentor & Create on Large-Scale Menus

Sodexo Ltd; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Full training and protective uniform

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd at King’s College Taunton is hiring a Chef de Partie to lead in a busy, student-focused kitchen. You will oversee food replenishment, maintain high standards, and train kitchen staff while contributing to cost control and menu development.

The role requires extensive experience in large-scale cooking, recipe execution, and staff supervision, with a Level 2 Food Safety certificate. Enjoy a weekday pattern with comprehensive training and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking on a large scale.
• Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen.
• Prior staff supervision or line management experience.
• Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and ability to enforce them.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Positive leadership, professionalism, and a passion for food.
• Hold basic food handling certifications, including Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food replenishment and ensure work areas are cleaned, organised and maintained to a high standard.
• Develop, mentor and train kitchen staff to foster a positive and supportive team culture.
• Support the management of the catering operation, helping to monitor and optimise labour, food and stock costs.
• Maintain consistency in food quality and service standards for staff, visitors and students.
• Contribute to menu creation and development to keep offerings fresh, appealing and exciting.
• Conduct regular checks and audits to ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Comply with all company policies and statutory regulations relating to health and safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire safety and COSHH.
• Work collaboratively with the wider catering team to ensure smooth and efficient service.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Follow recipes

Staff supervision

Fresh produce knowledge

Health and safety enforcement

Work under pressure

Leadership

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Sodexo Ltd at King’s College Taunton is hiring a Chef de Partie to lead in a busy, student-focused kitchen. You will oversee food replenishment, maintain high standards, and train kitchen staff while contributing to cost control and menu development.

The role requires extensive experience in large-scale cooking, recipe execution, and staff supervision, with a Level 2 Food Safety certificate. Enjoy a weekday pattern with comprehensive training and on-site parking.