Job Description

As a Junior Chef De Partie for Sodexo at Sevenoaks School, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HU, 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.
What you do:

• Assist the Executive Chef, Head Chef Senior Sous Chef and Sous Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen in regard to heading up all hospitality functions, and delivery of the core catering food
• To monitor the cooking, chilling and storage of foods, keeping records as required and taking appropriate action where necessary to ensure that we comply with HACCP procedures
• To liaise with the Core and Hospitality teams to ensure all crockery is correct and ready for service
• To prepare all food with due care and attention, particularly in regards to customers' special dietary requirements: for example, nut, dairy or wheat allergies
• Ensure all production prep and waste is managed accurately.
• To 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 of Executive, Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, Sous Chef
• Assist the Executive Chef and Head Chef with operating costs and controls to ensure Sodexo is achieving optimum profits
• To report any complaints or compliments and act if at all possible
• To ensure all near misses and accidents are reported while on shift
• To report any incident of accident, fire, theft, loss or damage and act as may be appropriate
• To 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
Demonstrate experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level in a company
Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions
Show ability to set standards and operate to the service standard criteria
HACCP awareness
To demonstrate a flexible attitude to working hours and promote a positive mental outlook to all aspects of work
Be respectful of others at all times
The 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
To show a hunger and passion for good food and the drive to make it achievable
Good admin and telephone skills
Flexible approach to the role and be self-motivated
Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
**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)**
*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of application
Package Description
"You bring your passion for food. We'll bring our passion for developing our people"

• 13.75 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday 5 out of 7 days (Flexible shift pattern)
• 52 weeks Contract
• Free Parking, Uniform and meals on shift provided

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About the Company
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Attached documents
Salary 13.75 per hour
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/2068095/147454
Contract Type Permanent
Closing Date 18 September, 2025
Job Category Chefs
Business Unit UK Schools - Frontline
Location Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 04 September, 2025

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