Job Description

Job Introduction

Chef de Partie -



Location: Stevenage, SG1 2NY


Contract Type: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week


Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00-15:00


Salary: 12.96 per hour plus Sodexo benefits



As a Chef de Partie, you will manage a dedicated section of the kitchen, delivering high-quality, freshly prepared dishes in a fast-paced, professional environment. You'll be working with one of our large pharmaceutical clients, supporting a high-profile site where quality, precision, and consistency really matter.



Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook dishes in line with recipes, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control. Manage a kitchen section, ensuring all preparation is completed before service. Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and allergen control. Monitor stock levels, rotate stock using FIFO, and minimise food waste. Support cost control by following recipes and portion standards. Communicate effectively with the Sous Chef and Head Chef regarding kitchen operations, issues, or shortages.


Key Accountabilities

Dishes ready for service at 8:00am (breakfast) and 11:30am (lunch). Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment. Complete mandatory training and daily food safety documentation. Report safety concerns, incidents, or technical faults. Be flexible with working hours to meet business needs.


Skills & Qualifications

City & Guilds Level 1-2 or NVQ (or equivalent). Food Safety Level 2-3 and Allergen Awareness. Strong understanding of food hygiene and HACCP. Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.


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 Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies


Ready to be part of something greater?


Belong in a team, thrive in service.


Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications