Casual Chef

Sodexo; Langley Green; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee assistance programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Discount scheme

Pension plan

Learning & development tools

Bike to Work

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a chef to prepare, cook and present high-quality food across restaurant, coffee shop, hospitality and events services. You will maintain high standards of quality, presentation and service while supporting day-to-day operations and budgeting targets.

The role requires 2 years of chef experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment, with a passion for excellent service and strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of food safety, food hygiene and Health & Safety requirements.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment and manage changing priorities.
• Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• A customer-focused approach and a genuine commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality food across restaurant, coffee shop, hospitality and events services.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Support smooth day-to-day running of food production to ensure meals are prepared and delivered on time.
• Help develop and introduce new menu ideas, keeping up with customer tastes and food trends.
• Ensure all food is prepared in accordance with Food Safety, hygiene, Health & Safety and company standards.
• Maintain food safety management systems and complete required records and documentation accurately.
• Ensure kitchen and food production areas are clean, organised and hygienic.
• Support Front of House during busy service periods.
• Coordinate daily food preparation tasks to meet restaurant, hospitality and event requirements.
• Follow opening and closing procedures within designated catering areas.
• Monitor production quality, portion control and waste to support budgets.
• Work within purchasing and supply chain procedures.
• Ensure equipment is used safely and report issues promptly.
• Take part in team briefings, training and Health & Safety activities.
• Deliver excellent customer service and respond to customer needs and feedback.
• Work with the catering team to improve the food and service offer.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Kitchen teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Menu ideas

Proactive thinking

Food cost awareness

Compliance awareness

Tools

Systems usage

Job description

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality food across the restaurant, coffee shop, hospitality and events services.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of food production, ensuring meals are prepared and delivered on time.
• Help develop and introduce new menu ideas, keeping up with changing customer tastes and food trends.
• Ensure all food is prepared in accordance with Food Safety, hygiene, Health & Safety and company standards.
• Maintain food safety management systems and complete all required records and documentation accurately.
• Ensure the kitchen and food production areas are kept clean, organised and hygienic at all times.
• Support the Front of House team during busy service periods when required.
• Coordinate daily food preparation tasks to ensure restaurant, hospitality and event requirements are delivered to a high standard.
• Follow opening and closing procedures within designated catering areas.
• Monitor food production, quality, portion control and waste to support budget and profitability targets.
• Work within agreed purchasing and supply chain procedures.
• Ensure equipment is used correctly and safely and report any issues promptly.
• Take part in team briefings, meetings, training and Health & Safety activities.
• Deliver excellent customer service and respond positively to customer needs and feedback.
• Work collaboratively with the wider catering team to continually improve the food and service offer.
• 2 years' experience working as a Chef.
• Previous experience within a restaurant, hospitality or similar food service environment.
• A passion for producing high-quality food and delivering excellent service.
• Good knowledge of food safety, food hygiene and Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills and the confidence to use systems required as part of the role.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment and manage changing priorities.
• Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• A customer-focused approach and a genuine commitment to service excellence.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider catering team.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to contribute ideas for menus and service improvements.
• An understanding of food costs, waste control and working within agreed budgets would be beneficial.
• Previous experience working within a standards and compliance-focused environment would be advantageous.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way. 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

A little more about Sodexo

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 Personal & Home Services.