Chef de Partie

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, you'll be at the heart of the school, overseeing food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your leadership will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment. Best of all? All bank Holidays off and public holidays off-including Christmas! 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:

• Our ethos is "Fresh Food from Scratch" so it is imperative to prepare and present food to the notified standard, ensuring the standard of "fresh food from Scratch" is followed.
• Ensure all work areas and surfaces are clean and tidy as is always practical, especially at the end of the day/shift.
• Serve customers in a quick, polite manner always ensuring good customer service
• Replenish food and equipment to ensure an efficient and seamless service.
• Clear and clean work areas after the service periods
• Complete any administration as requested including food temperatures, cleaning schedules, delivery temperatures, stock takes etc.
• Ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regard to special dietary requirements, allergens and shelf life.
• Ensure the kitchen is maintained in a clean, organized manner and all food safety and health and safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Complete all cleaning schedules to the agreed standard.
• Promote a friendly working relationship and great communication with colleagues.
• Undertake training and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Raise any issues to the Head Chef or Catering Manager in a timely manner.
• Report any incidents of accident, near miss, fire, loss, theft, damage, unfit food, or any other irregularities.
• Work at school events, as required, with occasional evening and weekend work.
• Assist with the setup, service, clearing and cleaning of function catering as requested.
• Carry out any reasonable request by management
• Assist in other local units as may be necessary in an emergency.
  
  Experience cooking on a large scale (100-1300 students)
• Experience in Catering environment
• 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:
+ NVQ Level 2 + Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• At least one year of hands-on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)
  
  Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.
  
  Salary: £13.80 - £14 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days [6.30am - 2.30pm or/and 11am - 7pm] Every 3rd weekend off, No late finishes Staff workplace meals provided, Flexible working arrangements Exceptional Sodexo benefits with Great discounts & Recognition and Potential progression within Sodexo,
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• No unsociable hours and public holidays off-including Christmas!
• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for 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!