Sous Chef

Job Introduction

Job DescriptionSous Chef

Location: Burnaston, Derby£16.00 per hour plus Sodexo benefitsWeekly Hours: 405 days per week - Monday to Friday

As a Sous Chef at Sodexo, based in Burnaston, Derby, you are not just a skilled chef—you are a leader and a collaborator. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality meals while ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met. Your culinary expertise and leadership will support a well-functioning kitchen and contribute to an exceptional dining experience for our clients.

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’ll do:

• Prepare and cook meals to agreed standards, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and support to maintain efficiency.
• Maintain high levels of food hygiene and safety, adhering to company and statutory regulations.
• Assist the Chef Manager in menu planning, stock control, and budgeting.
• Investigate and respond to customer feedback, ensuring continuous service improvements.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is used and maintained safely.
• Support the team in maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen environment.

What you bring:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage and mentor the kitchen team.
• A deep understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations, and stock management.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for great food and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company and team that values you for who you are, where you can act with purpose and make an impact. We offer:

• A flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company.
• Full training supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone and build a better life for all. Operating in 55 countries, we serve over 100 million consumers daily, offering a unique blend of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive and forces-friendly employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Our Employee Networks—including Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Disability & Ability, So Together, Generations, and Origins—provide a supportive and diverse workplace.

As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to changing attitudes towards disability and ensuring equal opportunities for all.