Lead Chef de Partie | Mentoring & Menu Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Full training provided

Uniform provided

Mon-Fri schedule

Public holidays off

Mental health support

Employee assistance program

Discounts

Career progression

Cycle to work

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo at King’s College is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead kitchen operations, ensuring high quality food and beverage service for students, staff and visitors. You’ll help maintain food standards, support colleagues and contribute to a positive, productive kitchen.

You’ll oversee replenishment, mentor staff, monitor labour and stock costs, and contribute to menu development while upholding food safety standards.

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 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).

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.
• 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.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Follow recipes

Staff supervision

Fresh produce knowledge

Health & safety

Work under pressure

Leadership

Food safety certs

One year cooking experience

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Sodexo at King’s College is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead kitchen operations, ensuring high quality food and beverage service for students, staff and visitors. You’ll help maintain food standards, support colleagues and contribute to a positive, productive kitchen.

You’ll oversee replenishment, mentor staff, monitor labour and stock costs, and contribute to menu development while upholding food safety standards.