Chef De Partie

– 40 hours per week
– 5 over 7 days per week
– £13.50 per hour
– Free Car parking
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Job Description:
Are you an experienced catering professional ready to step up and make a real impact?Sodexo is seeking a Floating Chef Supervisor to join our dynamic team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT, providing high-quality catering support across multiple onsite locations.This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same perfect for someone who thrives on responsibility, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service.
What you’ll do:
As a Floating Chef Supervisor, you will play a key role in the operational delivery of our catering services. Your responsibilities will include:
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Overseeing shifts and supporting ICRL catering leads to ensure services meet required standards
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Motivating and supervising chefs, helping drive training and development across the team
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Deputising for Head Chefs during short or long-term absences
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Championing Sodexo’s values and Collaborative Business Relationship principles (BS11000)
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Maintaining strong client and customer relationships and representing Sodexo professionally at all times
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Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety and Sodexo’s SMS standards
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Managing recipe systems, menu planning and food consumption to support quality and cost-efficiency
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Overseeing correct food cooking, storage, temperature monitoring and waste prevention
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Ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety and resource care
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Supporting catering operations across the site including food preparation, cooking and presentation
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Handling any performance or service concerns in a timely, proactive manner
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Carrying out any reasonable tasks directed by management
What you bring:
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Previous experience in a catering operational role
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Strong communication skills—both written and verbal
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
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Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards
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Solid understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements
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Confident IT user—competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Relevant catering qualifications such as:
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BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND
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City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
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NVQ Level 2 or 3
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Intermediate level food safety certification
Desirable
– Experience working within a military environment
What we offer:
– On-the-job training with experienced professionals
– Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
– Career development opportunities within Sodexo
– A friendly and supportive work environment
– Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
– Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
– Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
– Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform
At Sodexo, we pride ourselves on creating a positive and inclusive environment.Join us in helping improve the quality of life for our armed forces personnel while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic hospitality setting.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications