Chef De Partie

Job Introduction

Chef De Partie

Rate of Pay: £12.97 per hour

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days (every 3rd weekend off)

Contract Type: Term Time Only

All Bank and Public Holidays off with flexible working arrangements

Staff workplace meals provided

Location: Chethams School of Music, Long Millgate, Manchester, M31 SB

The Role

As a Chef de Partie, you will be an integral part of our kitchen brigade, reporting directly to the Sous Chef. You will assist in the preparation of food to ensure the prompt and efficient delivery of service to the company’s and clients standards whilst maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the unit to comply with company procedures. Our ethos is “Fresh Food from Scratch. Your culinary expertise will contribute to creating seasonal, balanced menus that cater to a diverse range of dietary requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Our ethos is “Fresh Food from Scratch” so it is imperative to prepare and present food to the notified standard, ensuring the standard of “fresh food from Scratch” is followed.
• Prepare food meticulously, considering special dietary needs, allergens, and shelf life.
• Follow all food safety, health, and safety policies, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of all work areas and surfaces, especially at the end of shifts.
• Provide quick, polite, and efficient service to customers, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Replenish food and equipment to support an efficient and seamless service experience.
• Clear and clean work areas promptly following service periods.
• Complete required administrative tasks, including tracking food temperatures and managing cleaning schedules.
• Foster friendly working relationships and effective communication with colleagues, while reporting issues to management promptly.
• Participate in school events, assist with function catering, and respond to management requests or emergencies as needed.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Must have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients
• Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 – 1300 students.
• Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
• Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience.
• .Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
• Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification:
• NVQ Level 2
• Level 2 Food safety Certificate
• A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health and Safety will be given.
  

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 also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• 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 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement 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 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.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
  
  

Join us and help nourish the future at Shrewsbury School!

• Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**
  
  

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 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home 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 encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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.

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