Chef de Partie

Sodexo France; Epsom; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider is seeking a Chef de Partie for its operations at the Toyota GB Head Office in Epsom, UK. The role involves preparing high-quality meals for employees and events, ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Successful candidates will have experience in a similar role, preferably in contract catering, with strong culinary skills and teamwork ability. This full-time position offers a stable work environment with Monday to Friday shifts and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Wellbeing support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role.
• Contract catering experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to a high standard.
• Support catering for meetings, events, and corporate hospitality.
• Ensure food is prepared in line with safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team.
• Assist with menu development.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary or professional cookery qualifications

Job description

Chef de Partie
Location: Toyota GB Head Office, Epsom, KT18 5UX
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (typical shift 7:00am–3:00pm)
Pay: £15.00 per hour

Job Overview

Sodexo is recruiting a Chef de Partie to join the catering team at Toyota GB Head Office in Epsom. This role involves preparing high-quality food for employees on site, as well as catering for meetings, events, and corporate functions. The successful candidate will support the delivery of a consistent, professional food service within a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to a high standard for daily employee dining.

• Support catering for meetings, events, and corporate hospitality functions.

• Ensure all food is prepared and served in line with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.

• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.

• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

• Assist with menu development and continuous improvement where required.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role.

• Contract catering experience preferred.

• Culinary or professional cookery qualifications – preferred.

• Good knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, structured environment.

• Reliable, organised, and able to work as part of a team.

This is a Monday to Friday role offering stable hours and the opportunity to work in a professional corporate setting.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
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