Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose! Location: Hurstpierpoint College, 'Hurst Street', Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9JS Salary: £16.62 per hour Hours: 40 hours per week Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Chef De Partie for Sodexo, you will be an integral part of our kitchen team, reporting directly to the Head Chef. You will take charge of your section, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and presentation.Your culinary expertise will contribute to creating seasonal, balanced menus that cater to a diverse range of dietary requirements. 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. What You’ll Do: Prepare, cook, and present dishes in accordance with menus, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene. Supervise and train junior chefs and kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive working environment. Assist with inventory management and stock ordering, ensuring the efficient use of supplies and maintaining health and safety standards. Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring all dishes meet the school’s high culinary standards. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, adhering to food safety regulations and best practices. What You Bring: Essential: Experience working in a professional kitchen, with a proven track record as a Chef De Partie. Strong knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures. Experience in preparing diverse cuisines is a plus. Ability to develop and present innovative and appealing dishes that cater to a variety of tastes and dietary requirements. Experience in supervising and training junior staff, with excellent team collaboration and communication skills. A meticulous approach to food preparation, hygiene, and safety standards. Willingness to adapt to changing menus and dietary needs, working effectively in a fast-paced environment. A genuine enthusiasm for cooking and a commitment to providing high-quality dining experiences for students, staff, or visitors. What We Offer: A dynamic and supportive work environment Competitive salary and benefits Full training and protective uniform provided No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas! 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! Apply today and help us create a brighter future! 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 applications.