Chef de Partie
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2240324/153250
- Location: Stevenage
- Job type: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £12.96 per hour
- Closing date: 10 February 2026
About the role
Chef de Partie – Job Description
Location: Stevenage, SG1 2NY
Contract Type: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00-15:00
Salary: £12.96 per hour plus Sodexo benefits
As a Chef de Partie, you will manage a dedicated section of the kitchen, delivering high-quality, freshly prepared dishes in a fast-paced, professional environment. You’ll be working with one of our large pharmaceutical clients, supporting a high-profile site where quality, precision, and consistency really matter.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook dishes in line with recipes, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control.
- Manage a kitchen section, ensuring all preparation is completed before service.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and allergen control.
- Monitor stock levels, rotate stock using FIFO, and minimise food waste.
- Support cost control by following recipes and portion standards.
- Communicate effectively with the Sous Chef and Head Chef regarding kitchen operations, issues, or shortages.
Key Accountabilities
- Dishes ready for service at 8:00am (breakfast) and 11:30am (lunch).
- Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Complete mandatory training and daily food safety documentation.
- Report safety concerns, incidents, or technical faults.
- Be flexible with working hours to meet business needs.
Skills & Qualifications
- City & Guilds Level 1–2 or NVQ (or equivalent).
- Food Safety Level 2–3 and Allergen Awareness.
- Strong understanding of food hygiene and HACCP.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
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:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
- Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
- Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
- Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies
Ready to be part of something greater?
Belong in a team, thrive in service.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
KEY BENEFITS
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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.
Stevenage, Not specified, SG1 2NY
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