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Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: Clifton College, 32 College Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3JH

Salary: £14.22 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days per week

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 assisting with the daily running of the college catering department and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your leadership will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment.

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:

• Assist in the preparation, production, presentation and service of all meals ensure they are served at the correct times, within the company’s standards and to the agreed specification of the contract.
• Ensure that the control of raw materials and portions are to the company’s standards and to ensure food is served at the correct temperature
• Assist in the service of meals as required.
• Assist the head chef when required in planning menus and orders
• Receive and check in goods against invoice for quality
• Ensure that all goods are quickly and correctly stored away on rotation system following the rule ‘first in first out’ and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Comply with all company and statutory regulations relating to Health and safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include awareness of any specific hazards in the work place
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the food preparation and food service area at all times.
• Keep all work areas and surfaces clean and tidy at all times. Assist with routine cleaning schedules as required.
• Communicate well and demonstrate a pleasant, polite, efficient, caring and friendly service to our customers and clients in all areas of service, which Sodexo provide.
• Participate in any necessary training and team meetings as required to complete job responsibilities to the company’s and client’s standards.
• Work as a team to promote harmonious working relationships within the Sodexo team
• Assist at any special ad-hoc functions, some of which may occur outside working hours.
• Report immediately any incidents of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food, or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate.
• Comply with all Sodexo Company policies/procedures and client site rules and regulations

IRREGULAR DUTIES:

• To assist as required at special functions some of which may occur outside of regular hours, for which you will be paid overtime
• To report any complaints and take action where possible
• To report any incident of accident, fire, theft, loss damage and take action as may be appropriate or possible.
• To attend meetings and courses as required.

What You Bring:

Essential:

• 1 - 2 years Chef de Partie experience
• Commis Chef that is looking for a new challenge will be considered.
• Strong level of literacy and numeracy
• Enhanced DBS Clearance
• 706/2 or NVQ2 chef qualification, or equivalent
• Previous catering experience and a Great Passion for Food and Team Engagement
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff at all levels
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria, with particular regard to hygiene
• Positive approach to learning in role and identifying own training needs as appropriate
• Self-motivated, sense of own initiative and the ability to meet target deadlines as set by the Account Manager
• Ability to work effectively as part of and in the development of a team with a flexible approach to role and to successfully implement change

Desirable

• 706/3 or NVQ3 chef hospitality qualification, or equivalent
• Previous experience of catering management and employee engagement
• Experience of managing and developing a team in an educational establishment
• Experience of managing budgets

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.