Chef De Partie in Kingston upon Thames

Chef de Partie

As a Chef de Partie at Sodexo based at Sunlight House, Unilever Campus in Kingston upon Thames, you’ll bring your passion for food to a professional workplace environment where quality, consistency and great service matter.

You’ll play an important part in the day-to-day kitchen operation, preparing and presenting high-quality food while ensuring our food safety, allergen and kitchen compliance standards are consistently maintained. You’ll work closely with the wider catering team to deliver an excellent experience for our customers.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare, cook and present dishes in line with agreed recipes and standards.
• Support the delivery of hospitality and daily food service requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, allergen and kitchen compliance procedures.
• Ensure ingredients are stored correctly and stock is rotated effectively.
• Support stock management and help minimise food waste.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Work collaboratively with the wider catering team to deliver a smooth and professional service.

What you bring:

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent is essential.
• Previous experience working within a professional kitchen environment.
• Good knowledge of food preparation, recipes and kitchen operations.
• Strong understanding of allergen awareness and food safety.
• Experience of stock rotation and maintaining kitchen compliance.
• A reliable and organised approach to your work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• IT skills and further catering qualifications would be desirable.

Package Description

• £16.24 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 6:00am to 3:00pm
• Permanent, full-time contract
• Free parking
• Free onsite gym
• Discounted Unilever shop

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; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Full training supplied
• Employees can opt to increase their employer contribution up to a maximum of 6% with an equal employee match
• Life Assurance Coverage
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to 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

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in countries across the world, serving millions of consumers each day through our unique combination of Food and Facilities Management services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

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 run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.