Chef

• Full time
• 37.5 hours per week
• 7am - 3pm
• Monday to Friday (1 in 4 Saturdays on rotation paid as overtime)
• £15.63 per hour
• Free EV charging
• Free parking on site
• Opportunities for career development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Chef to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in Catering
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• Cook up mouth watering menu items, with a passion for perfection
• Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained
• Contribute to a positive and innovative kitchen culture
• Bring your ideas to the table and cook up new techniques
• Menu Planning:
  • Design and plan seasonal, nutritious, and cost-effective menus in line with customer/client preferences and dietary requirements.
  • Adapt menus as required based on feedback, seasonality, and budget.
  • Ordering and stock control.
  • Use of company in house Menu planner.
  • Updating of digital screens.
  • Catering for events if and when required
• Health & Safety Compliance:
  • Ensure full compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations.
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, food hygiene, and kitchen safety always.
  • Conduct and document regular kitchen inspections and risk assessments.
  • Support management with health and safety targets.
  • Manage allergen requirements and allergen records.
• Financial Responsibility:
  • Manage kitchen budgets, stock levels, and supplier relationships to ensure cost control.
  • Portion control
  • Monitor food wastage and implement strategies to reduce costs while maintaining quality.
  • Daily till and safe responsibilities, Monthly banking compliance.
• Staff Management & Training:
  • Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff to ensure efficient and professional service.
  • Oversee scheduling, performance management, and professional development.
  • Foster a positive working environment with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement.

• Proven experience as a Managing Chef in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, HACCP, and COSHH.
• Excellent cooking and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Financial awareness and experience managing budgets.
• Relevant culinary qualifications (e.g., NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery. City and guild or equivalent.
• Keen eye for detail with customer experience in mind

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

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

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and…