Overview
Job Title: Junior Chef De Partie
Company: Sodexo
Location: Sevenoaks School, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HU
Salary: £13.75 per hour
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (5 out of 7 days, flexible shift pattern)
Contract: 52 weeks
Job Description: As a Junior Chef De Partie for Sodexo, you'll be at the heart of the school, assisting the Executive Chef, Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef, and Sous Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen, and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Executive Chef, Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef, and Sous Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen regarding hospitality functions and core catering food delivery.
* Monitor the cooking, chilling, and storage of foods, keeping records as required and taking appropriate action to ensure compliance with HACCP procedures.
* Liaise with the Core and Hospitality teams to ensure all crockery is correct and ready for service.
* Prepare all food with due care and attention, particularly regarding customers' special dietary requirements (e.g., nut, dairy, or wheat allergies).
* Ensure all production prep and waste is managed accurately.
* Assist with special functions, some of which may occur outside normal working hours, for which you will be paid overtime or given time off in lieu.
* Take ownership of Core Service and Hospitality functions, with support from Executive, Head Chef, and Senior Sous Chef.
* Assist the Executive Chef and Head Chef with operating costs and controls to ensure Sodexo achieves optimum profits.
* Report any complaints or compliments and act if possible.
* Ensure all near misses and accidents are reported while on shift.
* Report any incident of accident, fire, theft, loss, or damage and act as appropriate.
* Attend meetings and courses as required.
* Contribute ideas to future menus.
What you bring
Essential:
* Experience cooking on a large scale (100-1300 students).
* Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen.
* NVQ level 2 in food preparation.
* Demonstrated experience in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level.
* Attention to detail and adherence to standards.
* Analytical problem-solving skills and ability to implement innovative solutions.
* Ability to set standards and operate to service standard criteria.
* HACCP awareness.
* Flexible attitude to working hours and a positive mental outlook.
* Respectful of others at all times.
* Desire and tenacity to adhere to procedures.
* Basic Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Certificates.
Desirable:
* Proven experience of managing client relationships.
* Proven track record of leading, managing, and developing a team.
* Personal innovation and creativity.
* Hunger and passion for good food.
* Good admin and telephone skills.
* Flexible approach to the role and self-motivated.
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff.
What we offer
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme for everyday issues or larger problems.
* Access to a free health and wellbeing app with rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
* The Sodexo Discounts Scheme for great deals 24/7.
* Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
* Membership of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
* A death in Service benefit for colleagues.
* Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Volunteering Opportunities to support worthwhile causes.
* Flexible and dynamic work environment.
* Competitive compensation.
* Full training and protective uniform supplied.
Safeguarding Commitment: 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).
Inclusivity Statement: At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
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