So, what will I be doing?
As Chef de Partie, you’ll be an integral member of the team at our Blagdon site, responsible for delivering a well-balanced, quality food provision for Yeo Valley employees including breakfast, lunch, snacks, and cakes. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape and develop the catering offering alongside the Catering Manager. As well as being a whizz in the kitchen, you’ll focus on ensuring consistency and cost efficiencies where possible.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Preparing and delivering all catering requirements including breakfast, lunch, & desserts
* Providing corporate hospitality for external visitors
* Following food safety guidelines and maintaining a clean kitchen environment
* Collaborating with the kitchen team to deliver efficient service, leading by example
* Monitoring food stock levels and placing orders when necessary
* Ensuring all procedures and compliance logs are completed in line with site requirements
Hours: 40 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days. No evenings & No split shifts
What do I need?
The important things:
* Minimum 2 years experience working as a chef
* Qualified to Food Hygiene Level 2 / Foundation in Health & Safety / Food Allergen Awareness
* Experience working in onsite canteens
* Extensive knowledge of food preparation and culinary techniques
* Demonstrable knowledge of food safety and compliance within catering or food manufacturing
* Strong interpersonal skills to train, develop, and motivate
* Excellent customer service skills
Why join us?
We’re an independent, British company proud to produce high-quality yogurts, desserts, and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand, serving major UK retailers. Operating from four dairies and two logistics centres in Somerset and Devon, we employ over 1700 staff and produce more than 25% of the UK’s packaged yogurt.
Benefits include:
* Competitive holiday allowance
* Non-contributory pension scheme
* Life cover
* Healthcare cash back plan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Subsidised Yeo Valley products and services
* Preferential rates with partners
* Annual bonus based on company performance
* Learning and development opportunities to support your growth
Our closing dates are guidelines; applications may close earlier. We recommend applying promptly to avoid missing out!
Note: We cannot provide employment sponsorship at this time. Yeo Valley does not accept speculative agency applications; only applications via our preferred recruitment portal are accepted.
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