"A great chef creates exceptional food. A great school creates exceptional futures. Be part of both."

Position: Chef de Partie

Location: King's College Taunton, South Road, Taunton, TA1 3LA

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7

Shift Pattern: 6:15am - 2:15pm and 11:45am - 7:45pm (Alternating weeks)

Contract: 52 weeks contract

Free car parking on site

Transport Links: King's College is approximately a 10-minute walk from Taunton town centre and is accessible by public transport. Plan your journey via Traveline.

Are you a passionate chef who takes pride in creating exceptional food? Join a Prestigious School Community Where Quality Matters.

At King's College Taunton, TA1 3LAone of the South West's most respected independent schools, our leadership team is deeply committed to transforming school dining. We are looking forward to working alongside our kitchen team to create a shared vision built on pride, passion and excellence in everything we do. If you want to work in an environment where your skills are recognised, your ideas are valued, and your passion for great food is reignited, we would love to hear from you.

This role is ideal for a Chef de Partie who is looking to develop their skills under experienced guidance where every meal you create contributes to the daily experience of students, staff and visitors, making this a rewarding opportunity to have a meaningful impact while developing your career with Sodexo. Together, we're building a culture where people take pride in their craft, support one another's development and share a genuine passion for delivering exceptional hospitality.

Come and be part of something special as we create a new future for catering at King's College.

What You'll Do

As Chef de Partie, you'll play a key role in maintaining the high culinary standards expected within a prestigious school environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes, ensuring food is consistently presented and served to an excellent standard.
• Supporting the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver smooth and efficient service during busy periods.
• Receiving deliveries, checking stock, storing ingredients correctly and maintaining effective stock rotation procedures, including FIFO principles.
• Upholding the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety in line with company policies and legislative requirements.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive and professional kitchen culture.
• Supporting school events, themed dining experiences and special functions, which may occasionally take place outside normal working hours.
• Delivering friendly and professional customer service to students, staff, parents and visitors.
• Monitoring portion control and supporting sustainable and cost-effective catering practices.
• Contributing ideas that enhance menus, improve service delivery and continually elevate the dining experience.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who combines technical culinary skills with enthusiasm, professionalism and a commitment to excellence.

You'll ideally have:

• At least one year of experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role.
• A genuine passion for food and a positive, proactive approach to kitchen life.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to confidently manage your section during busy service periods.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain high standards under pressure.
• A reliable, team-focused attitude and a desire to learn, develop and share ideas.
• Experience within education, hospitality or contract catering environments would be advantageous.
• A willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, which is required for this position.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a Chef de Partie role.It's an opportunity to become part of a school community that values excellence, teamwork and professional development.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and professional working environment.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering legal, financial and personal support.
• Exclusive discounts, cashback schemes and financial wellbeing benefits.
• Career progression opportunities, training programmes and apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering and community engagement opportunities.

A Place to Belong

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place where they can thrive, grow and feel valued.When you join us at King's College Taunton, you'll become part of a team that takes pride in delivering exceptional food and creating positive experiences every day.

If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a prestigious educational setting and take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something exceptional.

Please note: Sodexo and King's College Taunton are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Enhanced DBS and reference checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications.