Job Introduction
- £15.60 per hour
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35 hours per week
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Monday to Friday | 06:30am–4:00pm (flexible)
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Free onsite parking
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Free meals, hot drinks and gym
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Increased holiday allowance with service
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Uniform provided
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Opportunities for career development and apprenticeships
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Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
Chef de Partie | Toyota, Yew Tree Bottom Road, Burgh Heath, KT18 5UX
At Sodexo, you'll belong in a team where great food, creativity and exceptional service come together. We're looking for a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at our flagship client site in Epsom.
Working alongside the Senior Sous Chef and Food Development Lead, you'll play an important role in preparing and delivering high-quality food and creating an exceptional dining experience for our customers. You'll be part of a busy culinary operation serving approximately 200–400 covers, so you'll be comfortable working at pace while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
What you'll do
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Prepare a variety of fresh, high-quality food
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Support the kitchen team during busy service periods
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Keep hot and cold counters fully stocked
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Serve customers and provide excellent customer service
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Assist with hospitality services when required
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Support special events and functions
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Maintain high standards of food presentation
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Keep food preparation and kitchen areas clean and organised
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Assist with pot wash, plate wash, fridges, floors and servery areas
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Support weekly and monthly stock takes and stock rotation
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Help minimise food waste
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Report damaged equipment, safety concerns or food quality issues
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Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures
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Complete required online training and attend team meetings
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Work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver a world-class dining experience
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Support with any reasonable additional duties when required
What you'll bring
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Experience working in a professional food service environment
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Passion for food and delivering high-quality service
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Relevant culinary or craft qualifications and training
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Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong customer service skills
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Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
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A proactive and positive approach
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A can-do attitude and willingness to learn
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Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
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Comfortable using a computer to complete online training
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Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment
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A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required due to the site's location and limited public transport
Why Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.
Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
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Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platform
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An extensive Employee Assistance Programme
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Access to a 24-hour Virtual GP Service
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Sodexo Discounts Scheme
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Company pension
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Opportunities for learning and development
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Enhanced family-friendly and leave policies
A little more about 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 Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers every day through our unique combination of Food Services, Facilities Management and Workplace Solutions.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and Forces Friendly employer.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Bring your passion for food to a world-class corporate dining environment and help us deliver an exceptional experience for our customers every day.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.
