Job Introduction
Hospitality Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!
Location: Wellington College, Duke's Ride, Berkshire, Crowthorne RG45 7PU
Salary: £14.85 per hour
Hours: 40 hours a week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days
Contract: Term-time only, 34 weeks per year, equated pay
Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Hospitality Chef for Sodexo at Wellington College, you'll be at the heart of the school, overseeing food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your leadership will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment. Best of all? No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!
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:
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Prepare and deliver exceptional hospitality food for corporate events, private functions, formal dinners, buffets, banquets, and silver service occasions.
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Produce high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients while maintaining exceptional presentation standards.
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Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of hospitality menus for a variety of events.
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Ensure food is replenished and presented to the highest standards throughout service.
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Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, allergen management, and health & safety standards.
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Work collaboratively across the wider catering operation to support business requirements.
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Supervise and support members of the kitchen team, leading by example during service.
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Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising food waste.
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Work closely with the senior chef team to continually improve menus and hospitality offerings.
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Deliver outstanding customer service and create memorable dining experiences for every guest.
What You Bring:
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a quality hospitality or professional catering environment, such as hotels, restaurants, hospitality venues, buffets, fine dining, silver service or similar settings.
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Experience working within a 1–2 Rosette or equivalent quality hospitality environment (Desirable).
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Strong culinary experience with excellent attention to detail.
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Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced professional kitchen environment.
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A positive attitude, professionalism and genuine passion for hospitality and food.
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Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety legislation.
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NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent professional cookery qualification).
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Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
What We Offer:
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A dynamic and supportive work environment
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Competitive salary and benefits
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Full training and protective uniform provided
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No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!
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Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
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Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
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Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
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Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
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Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities
At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help us create a brighter future!
Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
