Chef

Job Introduction

• 37.5 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 Days (0700 - 0100) 
• £14.81 per hour
• Sodexo Rewards

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Job Description:

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Chef to join our team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality catering services, preparing and serving meals to the highest standards, and ensuring excellent customer satisfaction.

Working as part of a collaborative catering team, you will support food preparation, cooking, presentation, service delivery, and food safety compliance while maintaining a clean, safe, and professional working environment.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals in accordance with approved recipes and menu specifications.
• Ensure food is cooked, stored, and served at the correct temperatures.
• Monitor and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serving areas.
• Support food preparation, presentation, storage, and disposal activities.
• Assist with hot plate service and live cooking where required.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Assist with receiving, checking, and storing deliveries.
• Report accidents, near misses, and faulty equipment promptly.
• Complete opening, closing, and handover procedures in line with company requirements.
• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and performance reviews as required.
• Support the wider catering operation and undertake additional duties as directed by management.

What You Bring:

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar catering, hospitality, or food service role.
• Relevant catering qualification such as NVQ Level 2 or 3, City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, HND, BSc Catering, or equivalent.
• CIEH Level 2 Food Safety qualification (or equivalent).
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standards and procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within a military or defence environment.
• IOSH qualification or equivalent.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

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.

Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.

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