Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!
Location: Chetham's school of Music, long millgate, Manchester, M3 1SB
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
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.
What You Bring:Essential:
Experience cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students)
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)
What We Offer:A dynamic and supportive work environment
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!
Apply today and help us create a brighter future!
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.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
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