Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Carterton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeship

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Financial benefits

Career growth

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Catering Chef to join our team in the UK. You will prepare, cook, and serve high-quality food in line with recipes and hygiene standards, supporting a smooth catering operation.

Responsibilities include portion control, food safety, and using digital systems to support service delivery. You will also follow opening/closing procedures and work with SCP colleagues to ensure customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar service-industry role at a comparable level.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards.
• Customer-facing experience in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food following approved recipes and menus.
• Maintain high quality, presentation, and portion control at all times.
• Monitor food temperatures and waste for compliance.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment.
• Use digital systems to support service delivery and record data.
• Follow procedures for ordering, receiving, storing and handling food.
• Complete opening, closing, and handover procedures as required.
• Engage with customers and colleagues professionally and courteously.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and briefings and report hazards promptly.
• Work across site areas as directed by management.

Skills

Experience in service industry role

Customer-facing experience

Health and safety knowledge

Education

BSc Catering

MHCIM

HND

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

Weekday Shift 0500 - 1300 & 1000 - 1800 (occasional Weekday 1700-0100) Weekends (1 per month on average) 0500 - 1800

£14.81 per hour

Sodexo Rewards

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About the role:

Position:

Chef at Sodexo,

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Catering Chef to join our team.The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality food in line with company processes, systems, and hygiene standards.

You will follow approved recipe cards and menu cycles to ensure consistency, quality, and portion control, while supporting a smooth and efficient catering service in collaboration with Service Catering Personnel (SCP).

This role requires strong attention to detail, compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations, and effective use of digital systems to support a modern catering operation

What you’ll do:

Prepare, cook, and serve food in line with approved recipes, menu cycles, and company standards

Maintain high standards of quality, presentation, portion control, and food safety at all times

Monitor and record food waste and temperatures in line with compliance requirements

Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment

Use digital systems effectively to support service delivery

Follow correct procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, and handling food items

Complete opening, closing, and handover procedures as required

Maintain professional relationships with customers and colleagues

Attend required training, meetings, and briefings

Report hazards, incidents, or equipment faults promptly

Work across all areas of the site as directed by management

What we’re looking for:

Experience in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level

One of the following qualifications (or equivalent):

BSc (Catering)

MHCIM

HND

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standards precisely

Experience working within a military environment

Experience in a customer-facing role

What we offer:

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications