Job TitleChef de Partie
LocationKings College Taunton, Kings College, South Road, Taunton, TA1 3LA
Rate of Pay £14.00 per hour
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Working Pattern5 days out of 7
Shift Pattern6.15am - 2.15pm and 11.45am - 7.45pm
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Job Introduction:
Do you have a passion for cooking and delivering high quality dishes? Join Sodexo as a Chef de Partie at Kings College Taunton. Kings College is a Prestigious College situated in a beautiful rural campus that's still only around a 10 minute walk from Taunton town centre. Although this is in walking distance, public transport is available.
You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team of 12, split across two teams, producing fresh, nutritious meals for a busy school community and serving approximately 1,000 meals per day. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef de Partie with strong high volume catering experience who thrives in a fast paced, rewarding environment.
What You'll Do:
Prepare and cook high quality dishes, ensuring every meal is delivered to an excellent standard and served at the correct temperature.
Support the Head Chef and wider team with daily food preparation, maintaining smooth service during busy, high volume periods.
Receive and check deliveries, store ingredients correctly, and follow stock rotation procedures (including FIFO) to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
Maintain exceptional hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards in line with company policies and legal requirements.
Work collaboratively with your team to create a positive, supportive kitchen environment for both colleagues and the school community.
Assist with school events, themed days, and special functions, which may occasionally fall outside normal working hours.
Provide a friendly, professional, and approachable service to students, staff, and visitors.
Follow portion control guidelines and support sustainable, cost effective catering practices.
Contribute ideas for menu improvements, service enhancements, and ways to elevate the overall dining experience.
What You Bring:
A passion for cooking and a positive, can do attitude within a professional kitchen environment.
Strong communication and organisational skills, with confidence managing your section during high volume service.
The ability to work well under pressure while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, food safety, and attention to detail.
A proactive, reliable approach and willingness to learn, develop, and contribute creative ideas.
At least 1 year of experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role is essential; experience in school or contract catering is advantageous.
An Enhanced DBS check will be completed for this role.
What We Offer:
A dynamic and supportive work environment
Competitive salary and benefits
Full training and protective uniform provided
Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities
At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to be part of something bigger. If you're ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!
Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applicants
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