Chef de Partie

As a Chef de Partie at Sodexo at Kings College in Taunton, you're also a team player and food waste saver. Your passion for food and organisational excellence will lead the entire food and beverage industry. This is a chance to make a positive impact, all while getting an opportunity to advance your career with a global leader in services! 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. 

Key responsibilities:

Assist in all aspects of day-to-day kitchen operations.

Ensure all food is cooked and presented in accordance with company guidelines and standards.

Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality dishes and excellent service to customers.

Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.

Carry out all kitchen-related tasks, including food preparation, stock control, and kitchen cleanliness.

Requirements:

At least 1 year of experience working as a Chef de Partie

Excellent communication and time management skills

Strong work ethic and positive attitude

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Passion for producing high-quality, fresh food

What we offer: 

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits for our colleagues and their families.

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues, or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle includes access to a 24-hour virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family), and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A death-in-service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo include apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues do their bit for the environment while keeping fit.
• Volunteering opportunities enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Full training and a full protective uniform are supplied. 

Are you ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

• Chef De Partie
• £12.56 Per Hour
• 40 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7
• 6:15am till 2:15pm / 12:00pm till 8:00pm
• Onsite parking available
• Meals on Shift
• Chef white and protective shoes supplied 

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About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

• We are committed to being an 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 Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins. We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.
• 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're a ban the box' employer, which means we don't ask people to disclose their convictions unless the role needs a security check. 
• We recognise the potential of people with convictions in the job market. Helping those with a criminal history securing employment is not only critically important for the individuals themselves but can also be hugely beneficial for wider society. Offering second chances can be an effective investment in local communities and a great solution for local skills and labour market needs. 

Click  here  to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.