Chef De Partie - Unilever

Job Introduction

About the Role

Here at Sodexo, our talented Chefs use their passion to create beautiful dishes using the finest ingredients, whilst being sensitive to nutritional needs and environmental impact.

We put our dedication to fabulous food in the spotlight to showcase what our talented team can do! We are looking for Chef De Partie to join us at Unilever, Leatherhead. 

Our amazing chefs at Unilever create fresh, vibrant meals. 

If you would like to learn more about Unilever please click http:// https://www.unilever.com/

A few things about you

We want you to bring your passion for food, great communication skills your innovation when you join us!

Being part of a busy team will allow you to demonstrate your excellent service standards, as well as give you opportunities to prepare, cook and present delicious, fresh dishes for our customers.

You’ll need to have:

·       Chef - NVQ Level 2, or equivalent 

·       Relevant Chef Experience

Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There will be company procedures to follow so good knowledge of HACCP, COSHH procedures and Food Hygiene Regulation is vital. 

Role Responsibility

To ensure that the Company's and statutory regulations regarding hygiene, safety, and cleanliness are complied with and all tasks undertaken according to Safeguard and government regulations

To ensure the prompt service of all meals and services at the required times, to the company’s standard and client expectation in conjunction with the Chef Manager

To ensure that methods of preparation and presentation comply with current trends and are within budgetary restraints.

To assist in the preparation of menus, relating to your work environment and the company

Develop a positive employee relations environment with all team members

To ensure that all goods are correctly stored and comply with Health & Safety legislation

To maintain records and carry out all necessary temperature checks in accordance with Sodexo company policy

To receive any necessary training, meetings and briefings to complete your job responsibilities to the Company and Client standards

Rotate stock in accordance with company policy to ensure the efficiency of the unit

To carry out any reasonable request by management pertaining to the service to the client and company

On the job training/support for junior team members

The Ideal Candidate

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
• Strong financial understanding
• Experienced in adhering to and driving company initiatives
• Personal innovation and passion
• Demonstrative customer focus and service skills
• Strong communication, and negotiation skills
• Experience working in a standards /compliance environment
• Relevant qualification and training

Package Description

• 37.5 hours a week
• £13.30  per hour
• Monday to Friday (7am - 3pm)

• Free Parking and bicycle storage

  -       Free shuttle service from the train station

  -       Free Gym use

  -       Hair Salon discounts

  -       Retail staff discounts

About the Company

Why choose Sodexo?

You don’t just join Sodexo, you belong.   

What do we mean when we say belong?  

It’s simple. You create a company where everyone is respected and feels that their ideas count. You take care of the quality of life of your people. You make your workplace inclusive, encouraging people to bring their whole self to work every day. That’s our philosophy in a nutshell.   

A career at Sodexo won’t tie you down, it actively encourages your progress. The diverse range of roles we offer is truly infinite. Whatever your skills, experience or passion, you’ll be encouraged and supported to have a fulfilling career.  

We are committed to being an inclusive 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 Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

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 are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Our benefits:   

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life, health and wellbeing for our employees we provide discounts and benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs. In addition to the essentials like 20 days holidays (plus bank holidays) and pension contribution, we can help you take advantage of being part of Sodexo with benefits such as;    

• Sodexo Discounts - discounts from over 1,200 top retailers with you earning WOW Points (cashback) as you shop   
• Talk – a free wellbeing support helpline for you and your family   
• Up to three paid days each year to volunteer
• Your Lucky Number Employee Lottery (this also supports the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation)
• Cycle to work    
• Life assurance