Chef

Sodexo UK; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Derry/Londonderry seeks an experienced team member to deliver high-quality catering services. Responsibilities include ensuring meals are prepared on time, upholding food hygiene standards, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should possess strong customer service skills and food safety knowledge. This role offers 30 hours per week at £13.93 per hour, along with Sodexo's comprehensive employee benefits package.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working within a catering team and knowledge of compliance standards.
• Strong customer service and professional communication skills.
• Understanding of food safety and health & safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality catering services and ensure meals are served on time.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards.
• Provide outstanding customer service and manage stock efficiently.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Job Introduction Londonderry, NI. CTC security clearance will be required at a later stage once successful. 30 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days. £13.93 per hour. Free parking on site. Opportunities for career development. Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package.

What you'll do

• Deliver high-quality catering services, ensuring all meals and breaks are prepared and served on time to agreed standards.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards, including monitoring temperatures and following COSHH regulations.
• Provide outstanding customer service, ensuring client and customer satisfaction.
• Manage stock efficiently, following FIFO procedures and ordering from approved suppliers.
• Support hospitality events from preparation to clear down, maintaining a high level of service throughout.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained, safe to use, and faults are promptly reported.
• Contribute to a safe working environment by following all health, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and customers.

What you'll bring

• Experience working within a catering team and knowledge of compliance standards.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with a professional approach.
• Understanding of food safety, health & safety practices, and allergy/dietary requirements.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to high standards of hygiene, appearance, and workplace cleanliness.
• A proactive and reliable approach to completing daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Willingness to attend training and continuously improve skills and performance.

Why Sodexo?

• 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 do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Sodexo UK and Ireland’s enhanced benefits and leave policies.
• Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.
• We are committed to being an inclusive employer.

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]