Chef

Sodexo Group; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading catering company as a Chef at St Marys Catholic Academy. You’ll oversee the kitchen operations, manage a dynamic team, and ensure exceptional food quality while enjoying a supportive work environment with no unsociable hours. Bring your passion for cooking and leadership to create a positive impact in the lives of students.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Full training and protective uniform provided

Unlimited access to mental health support

Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• At least one year of hands-on cooking experience.
• Prior staff supervision or line management experience.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the replenishment of food and ensure work areas are maintained.
• Develop, mentor, and train kitchen staff.
• Manage all aspects of the catering operation, including labour and stock costs.

Skills

Experience cooking on a large scale

Knowledge of fresh produce

Positive leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: St Marys Catholic Academy, St Walburga’s Road, Blackpool, FY3 7EQ

Salary:£15.00 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Chef for Sodexo, 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:

Oversee the replenishment of food and ensure work areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard

Develop, mentor, and train kitchen staff to foster an inspiring team culture

Manage and optimise all aspects of the catering operation, including labour, food, and stock costs

Maintain consistency in food quality and service standards for staff, visitors, and students

Lead menu creation and development to keep offerings fresh and exciting

Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations

What You Bring:

Experience cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students)

Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen

Prior staff supervision or line management experience

Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation

Understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce them

Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment

Positive leadership, professionalism, and a passion for food

Hold basic food handling certifications, including:

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

At least one year of hands-on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)

What We Offer:

A dynamic and supportive work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Full training and protective uniform provided

No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!

Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support

Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits

Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships

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.