Chef

Sodexo; Easingwold; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company is seeking a Chef to work at their NYFR Training Centre in Easingwold. The role involves preparing and serving food, ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service and strong communication skills. Join a supportive team that values your contribution and offers multiple benefits for career growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Career Growth

Work Perks

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar industry such as food service, catering or hospitality.
• Ability to adhere to all health & safety practices.
• Strong customer service skills.
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Good communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Company and client policies, procedures and statutory regulations.
• Assist with all aspects of food preparation and presentation.
• Prepare food with care, considering dietary requirements.
• Serve food and drink to customers.
• Assist with replenishment of food and beverages.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food handling experience

Health & safety practices

Communication skills

Job description

Position: Chef at Sodexo, NYFR Training Centre, Stillington Road, Easingwold, YO61 3FA

What you’ll do:

• Comply with all Company and client policies, procedures and statutory regulations, including human resources, site rules, health and safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire, and COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your workplace.
• Assist with all aspects of the preparation of food service areas and presentation of food to the notified standard.
• Prepare all food with due care and attention, particularly in regard to customers’ special dietary requirements: for example, nut, dairy or wheat allergies.
• Serve food and drink to customers and guests as directed.
• Assist with the replenishment of food, beverages and equipment to ensure service periods do not stop.
• Assist with hygienic cleaning of utensils and work areas after service periods.
• Promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues.
• Promote a good company image to customers and guests by using positive customer service practices.
• Assist with the set up, service, clearing and cleaning of function catering as requested.
• Undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the position and the department’s activities; assist, as required, at special functions, some of which may occur outside normal working hours, for which you will be paid overtime.
• Report any complaint or compliment and take action if at all possible.
• Report any incident of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage and take action as may be appropriate or possible.
• Ensure complete knowledge of all areas which are to be cleaned in the course of duty.
• Ensure complete knowledge of equipment used in the course of duty.
• Ensure all areas are cleaned efficiently and promptly to the required standards – this includes weekly, monthly and periodic tasks.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely as detailed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health guidelines (COSHH).
• Ensure that the safety signage is used appropriately at all times, e.g. wet floor signs and "warn" customers where possible.
• Take receipt of stock ordered for the site and store accordingly.
• Comply with all security regulations for cleaning materials, equipment and buildings as laid down by the client and Sodexo.
• Ensure all cleaning equipment is kept clean & maintained in safe working order.
• Comply with all Sodexo Company policies, procedures, and client site rules and regulations.
• Comply with all Company & client policies and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your workplace.
• You may be asked to deputise for the Catering Lead during periods of absence, holidays, sickness, etc.

Qualifications:

• Experience of working in a similar industry such as food service, catering or hospitality.
• Previous food handling experience.
• Ability to adhere to all health & safety practices.
• Strong customer service skills.
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Good communications skills.

Join Sodexo for more than just a job – be part of something bigger. You’ll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. We offer:

Benefits:

• 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.