Job Introduction
- 40 hours per week
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5 out of 7 per week
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Monday to Friday - Early - 05:30 - 14:00, Late - 10:00 - 18:30 & Saturday & Sunday - 09:00 - 17:30
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£14.61 per hour
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Free Car parking
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Job Description:
Join Our Team as a Sous Chef/Second Chef with Sodexo at Larkhill Garrison, Larkhill, Wiltshire, SP4 8QT
At Sodexo, we take pride in delivering exceptional culinary experiences for our armed forces personnel, ensuring they enjoy high-quality meals. As a Sous Chef, you’ll lead a dedicated team, share your expertise, and ensure food and beverage excellence.
What you’ll do:
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Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of senior colleagues, offering guidance and support to the production team.
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Supervise the preparation and duties of commis chefs, chef de parties, and other kitchen staff, ensuring smooth operations.
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Assist in ordering, preparation, stock control, service running, and clean-down duties.
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Maintain strict adherence to Environmental Health Officer (EHO) guidelines and systems to ensure a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
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Maximise the use of existing stock and demonstrate culinary innovation when needed.
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Collaborate with the Front of House (FOH) team to ensure a seamless and excellent service experience.
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Work alongside your kitchen team on the range, training, guiding, and developing talent.
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Oversee sanitation practices, ensuring all employees follow hygiene standards and regulations.
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Prepare, produce, and present food to the highest culinary standards, consistently exceeding expectations.
What you bring:
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NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience in a busy kitchen environment.
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Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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Experience in menu planning and production.
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Exposure to bulk cooking and large-scale meal preparation.
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A strong desire to learn and develop new culinary skills.
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A positive, approachable, and team-oriented attitude.
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Even if you haven't held the title of 'Sous Chef' but have relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
