Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!
Location: Reed's School, Sandy Lane, Cobham, KT11 2ES
Salary: £14.00 - £15.50
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7
Free parking, uniform provided, access to gym, free meals onsite during shift
Term Time Only: 38 weeks per year
Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks, and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts every month. Further information will be supplied at the interview stage.
About Role
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 will work to ensure you provide culinary excellence across your business area including brand integrity, quality, compliance, Sodexo’s corporate social responsibility and food and service standards
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:Assist Head, Sous and Deputy Head Chefs in the preparation of the menus.
Ensure all statutory regulations in respect of Health and Safety, Personnel and Kitchen are maintained.
Maintain standards of food production and food presentation.
Organise and assist in the planning, production and presentation of meals to the standard laid down in the Service Level Agreement
Assist in pre service briefing of colleagues with regard to dish content, allergens, portion sizes, service utensils and accompaniments
Take full responsibility for kitchen staff and food production across all services when the Head Chef or Sous Chef is absent.
Prepare and/or serve at any special function which may be held outside normal working hours.
Attend training as required.
Carry out any reasonable request of the Management, Head Chef or Sous Chef.
Assist with maintaining standards in the kitchen.
Maintain a high standard of dress and behaviour at all times.
Ensure cleaning rotas are adhered to.
Ensure that all aspects of the Food and Safety Act 1990 are adhered to.
Attend training sessions and staff meetings.
What You Bring:Essential:
Demonstrate experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level in a company
Good numerical and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
Able to demonstrate working knowledge of food allergens
Proven experience in catering sector, including stock management and customer service
Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions
Desirable:
Proven experience of managing client relationshipsProven track record of leading, managing and developing a teamWhat 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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