Chef De Partie

Job Introduction

Chef de Partie – Shetland📍 Location: Shetland💷 Pay: £14.42 per hour⏱ Hours: 73.5 per week📅 Shift Pattern: 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off
Life in Shetland 🌿
This role offers the unique chance to live and work in the stunning Shetland Islands. Known for their dramatic coastlines, unspoilt beaches, and incredible wildlife—from puffins to Shetland ponies—Shetland is a place where nature and culture come together. On your time off, you can enjoy wide open spaces, fresh sea air, local music, and a warm island community.
If you’re looking for adventure, a change of pace, and the chance to combine your career with breathtaking surroundings, Shetland is the perfect place.
What we offer
- 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation
- 73.5 hours per week
- £14.42 per hour
- Accommodation, meals, and laundry service provided
- Free return travel (Shetland ↔ Aberdeen)
- Full uniform and training supplied
- Pension scheme (Legal & General)
- Modern on-site 24/7 gym and bar
- Sodexo discounts and rewards hub
- Career development and recognition opportunities
- Wellbeing support, EAP, and access to a 24/7 virtual GP
Why join us?
At Sodexo, being a Chef de Partie is more than just cooking—it’s about teamwork, passion, and making a positive impact. You’ll help deliver fresh, quality meals at scale while building your career with a global leader in services.
We’ll provide everything you need to succeed: accommodation, meals, training, wellbeing support, and a workplace where you truly belong.
What you’ll do
- Prepare and cook meals for 400+ employees
- Lead food preparation in your section
- Support menu planning, ordering, and compliance records
- Train, guide, and develop team members
- Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen
- Deliver excellent customer service
- Assist the Head Chef with stock ordering and paperwork
- Follow all HSE standards at all times
What you bring
✅ Minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional kitchen
✅ NVQ Level 2 qualification (essential)
- Experience in menu planning and food production
- Exposure to large-scale or bulk catering
- A hands-on approach with strong organisational skills
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is simple: to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
We support our colleagues through employee networks, career development programmes, and enhanced benefits designed to help you thrive.
We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and a forces-friendly organisation.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Join us, feed our teams, and fuel your career—all while experiencing the natural beauty of Shetland.
Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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Salary	£14.42 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
Frequency	Hourly
Job Reference	SDX/TP/1300019/146970
Contract Type	Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date	05 September, 2025
Job Category	Catering Staff
Business Unit	UK Energy and Resources - Frontline
Location	Shetland, United Kingdom
No. of positions	1
Posted on	22 August, 2025

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