Job Introduction
- 37.5 hours per week
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5 out of 7 Days (0700 - 0100)
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£14.81 per hour
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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:
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Prepare, cook, and serve meals in accordance with approved recipes and menu specifications.
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Ensure food is cooked, stored, and served at the correct temperatures.
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Monitor and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serving areas.
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Support food preparation, presentation, storage, and disposal activities.
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Assist with hot plate service and live cooking where required.
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Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness.
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Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
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Assist with receiving, checking, and storing deliveries.
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Report accidents, near misses, and faulty equipment promptly.
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Complete opening, closing, and handover procedures in line with company requirements.
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Attend team meetings, training sessions, and performance reviews as required.
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Support the wider catering operation and undertake additional duties as directed by management.
What You Bring:
Essential Requirements
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Previous experience in a similar catering, hospitality, or food service role.
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Relevant catering qualification such as NVQ Level 2 or 3, City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, HND, BSc Catering, or equivalent.
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CIEH Level 2 Food Safety qualification (or equivalent).
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Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health and safety procedures.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standards and procedures.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable Requirements
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Experience working within a military or defence environment.
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IOSH qualification or equivalent.
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Customer-facing experience.
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Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
What we offer:
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On-the-job training with experienced professionals
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Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
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Career development opportunities within Sodexo
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A friendly and supportive work environment
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Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
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Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
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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
