Junior Chef de Partie Part Time

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

Chef De Partie - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: King's College Taunton, South Rd, Taunton TA1 3LA

Salary: £13.43 per hour

Hours: 25 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday

Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures?

As a Chef de Partie for Sodexo at King’s College, you’ll play an important role in delivering high-quality food and beverage services for students, staff and visitors. You’ll help maintain excellent food standards, support your colleagues and contribute to a positive, productive kitchen environment.

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:

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. This includes understanding and remaining aware of specific hazards within the workplace.

Work collaboratively with the wider catering team to ensure smooth and efficient service.

What You Bring:

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 the ability to enforce them

Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment

Positive leadership, professionalism, and a passion for food

Hold basic food handling certifications, including:

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

At least

one year of hands-on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)

What We Offer:

A dynamic and supportive working environment.

Competitive pay of £13.43 per hour.

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Free on-site parking.

Full training and protective uniform provided.

A Monday-Friday working pattern, with public holidays off, including Christmas.

Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support.

Employee Assistance Programme offering 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:

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.