Chef de Partie
Job Introduction
Job Purpose
To produce all catering services at the required times to the company’s standards, within the agreed specification and to the agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets. To take responsibility of your section and support the kitchen in the absence of the Catering Manager. Role is to deliver breakfast, lunch and high tea and various hospitality events and support Catering Manager with training, client, pupil and team engagement.
Role Responsibility
Accountabilities or “What you have to do”
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 Catering 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
Meals and uniform provided.
Holidays to be taken in school holidays
4.5 weeks of holidays a year inc bank holidays
Full company training given
About the Company
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland). In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.