Chef De Partie

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  • Job reference: SDX/TP/1658112/158562
  • Location: Fortescue Zero HQ, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1GB
  • Job type: Full Time - 35 hours per week
  • Salary: £16.45 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
  • Closing date: 26 June 2026
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About the role

Chef de Partie (CDP)

Location:

Fortescue Zero HQ, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1GB
Salary: £16.45 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 15:00
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

As a Chef de Partie at Sodexo, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality food services while maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and customer satisfaction. Working at Fortescue Zero HQ, you'll play an important role in supporting the catering operation and creating a positive dining experience for colleagues and visitors.

What you’ll do

  • Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals in line with menu specifications
  • Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen
  • Maintain food safety, health and hygiene standards at all times
  • Ensure all food is prepared and served to the highest standards
  • Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising waste
  • Support colleagues across the catering team as required
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Contribute to a positive and professional kitchen environment

What you bring

  • Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar catering role
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
  • Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • A passion for food and delivering high-quality service
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Flexible and proactive approach to work

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. In addition, we 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
  • Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers, entertainment, food shopping, travel and more
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
  • A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
  • Easily accessible learning and development routes, offering opportunities to grow and succeed throughout your career with Sodexo
  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
  • Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities
  • Full training and full protective uniform supplied

Site specific benefits include free parking, use of the onsite gym and a free meal during shifts.

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 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 Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

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Fortescue Zero HQ, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1GB, United Kingdom

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