Job Introduction
- 37.5 hours per week
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5 days out of 7
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Various Shift Patterns
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06:30 -14:30 and 11:00 - 19:00
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£14.77 per hour
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Are you an experienced Chef looking for a full-time role with consistent hours and a great work-life balance?
Join Sodexo as a Chef at our site in Thatcham, where you’ll be part of a professional catering team providing fresh, nutritious and high-quality meals for military personnel.
With a 37.5-hour contract, this is a great opportunity to put your culinary skills to good use while enjoying a stable working pattern and being part of a supportive team.
You’ll take pride in preparing delicious, nutritious meals to a high standard, while maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills and build your career within a large, established organisation.
Whether you’re an experienced Chef looking for a better work-life balance or you’re looking to take the next step in your catering career, we’d love to hear from you!
What you’ll do:
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Prepare, cook and present food to the required menu, recipe and quality standards, ensuring correct temperatures and food safety checks are maintained.
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Support food service, including hot plate and live cooking, as well as the preparation, storage and disposal of food.
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Maintain high standards of cleanliness, personal hygiene, uniform, PPE and housekeeping across all areas of responsibility.
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Ensure all equipment, materials and supplies are used responsibly, and report accidents, near misses, faults or non-conformances promptly.
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Communicate effectively with colleagues, managers, customers and clients, attending team briefings, meetings and completing effective handovers.
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Follow all company policies, service standards, working instructions and legislative requirements, while continuing to develop skills through training and performance reviews.
What you bring:
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Experience working in a similar catering or service industry role.
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A relevant catering qualification, such as NVQ Level 2/3, City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, HND, BSc Catering, MHCIM or equivalent.
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CIEH Level 2 or equivalent, with a good understanding of health and safety.
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A strong eye for detail and a commitment to following procedures and maintaining high standards.
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Previous experience in a military or customer-facing environment would be an advantage, as would an IOSH qualification.
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Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook, would be beneficial.
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a team where your work has a genuine purpose. You'll be supported by your colleagues, have access to a range of employee benefits and have opportunities to develop your career within a large organisation.
In addition, we offer:
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Mental health & wellbeing support
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Employee Assistance Programme providing personal, legal, and financial advice
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24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards
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Discounts for you and your family
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Financial wellbeing tools and retirement plan
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Paid volunteering day
Join Sodexo as a Chef and become part of a team delivering an important catering service for the Ministry of Defence. If you're looking for full-time hours, established shift patterns and the opportunity to use your cooking skills in a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you!
