Love food? We'll bring something new to the table.
Feed our customers and we'll fuel your career, as a Chef de Partie with Sodexo in Yeovil, BA20 2YB For a role that’s a perfect mix of passion, perks and potential.
At Sodexo we thrive in service, and serving up memorable meals for our corporate colleagues and clients. Serve incredible food, enjoy incredible perks.
What you’ll do:
Prepare and cook high-quality meals within your designated section, ensuring consistency and presentation meet company and client expectations.
Maintain cleanliness and organisation within your section, ensuring all equipment and kitchen areas are kept to the highest standards of hygiene.
Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance by adhering to all relevant health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
Assist with menu planning and development, providing input on seasonal offerings and client-specific requirements to create a diverse and exciting food experience.
Monitor and control food waste to ensure cost-effective operations, adhering to portion control standards and minimising waste.
Ensure the timely preparation and service of food in accordance with the client's schedule, managing your section to meet service deadlines efficiently.
Liaise with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service and effective communication between the kitchen and dining areas.
Work with the head chef to maintain stock levels, manage ordering, and ensure all ingredients are stored and rotated correctly to prevent spoilage.
Assist in maintaining health and safety standards within the kitchen, reporting any hazards or issues to the senior team.
What you bring:
Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role in a contract catering environment.
Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and hygiene standards.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of kitchen staff.
Creativity and a passion for food, with an eye for detail and presentation.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Experience in a similar catering environment (e.g., corporate, educational, healthcare, or event catering).
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent qualifications).
Knowledge of allergen management and dietary requirements.
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
An 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 24hr virtual GP Service
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family)
Easily accessible learning and development routes, offering opportunities to grow and succeed throughout your career with Sodexo
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
Ready to be part of something greater?
Join a team that values you for being you.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
Package DescriptionChef de Partie
Monday to Friday - 07:00 to 15:00
37.5 hours per week
£12.60 per hour and Sodexo benefits
Full uniform provided
About The CompanyAbout Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 and Rewards Services and Personal and 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 Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
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 run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
