Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!
Location: Chetham's school of Music, long millgate, Manchester, M3 1SB
Salary: £13.80 - £14 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days [6.30am - 2.30pm or/and 11am - 7pm]
Every 3rd weekend off, No late finishes
Staff workplace meals provided, Flexible working arrangements
Exceptional Sodexo benefits with Great discounts & Recognition and Potential progression within Sodexo
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'll be at the heart of the school, overseeing food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your leadership will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment. Best of all? All bank Holidays off and public holidays off—including Christmas!
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:
* 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.
* Ensure all work areas and surfaces are clean and tidy as is always practical, especially at the end of the day/shift.
* Serve customers in a quick, polite manner always ensuring good customer service
* Replenish food and equipment to ensure an efficient and seamless service.
* Clear and clean work areas after the service periods
* Complete any administration as requested including food temperatures, cleaning schedules, delivery temperatures, stock takes etc.
* Ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regard to special dietary requirements, allergens and shelf life.
* Ensure the kitchen is maintained in a clean, organized manner and all food safety and health and safety policies and procedures are followed.
* Complete all cleaning schedules to the agreed standard.
* Promote a friendly working relationship and great communication with colleagues.
* Undertake training and comply with all company policies and procedures.
* Raise any issues to the Head Chef or Catering Manager in a timely manner.
* Report any incidents of accident, near miss, fire, loss, theft, damage, unfit food, or any other irregularities.
* Work at school events, as required, with occasional evening and weekend work.
* Assist with the setup, service, clearing and cleaning of function catering as requested.
* Carry out any reasonable request by management
* Assist in other local units as may be necessary in an emergency.
What You Bring:
Essential:
* Experience cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students)
* Experience in Catering environment
* Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen
* Prior staff supervision or line management experience
* Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation
* Understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce them
* Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment
* Positive leadership, professionalism, and a passion for food
* Hold basic food handling certifications, including:
o NVQ Level 2
o Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
* At least one year of hands-on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)
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.