Chef

Sodexo; Hook; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts for you and family

Financial wellbeing tools

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteer day

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Chef in Hook to join a busy, professional kitchen. You will prepare and serve high-quality meals, maintain food safety standards and work with the front-of-house team to deliver excellent customer service.

The role involves supporting large events and ensuring consistent quality. Ideal candidates have professional chef experience in catering or hospitality, relevant qualifications, and a passion for cooking.

Qualifications

• Professional chef experience in catering or hospitality.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards and health regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Passion for cooking and delivering high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness per guidelines.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to ensure excellent service.
• Prepare and serve meals to military personnel with quality and consistency.
• Oversee kitchen sanitation and follow safety procedures.
• Support bulk cooking, events and special functions.

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week


• 5 days out of 7


• Various Shift Patterns between 10:00 and 20:00


• £14.61 per hour

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Join Sodexo as a Chef in Hook and bring your passion for great food to a team that values quality, teamwork and fresh ideas. You’ll prepare and serve delicious, high-quality meals, using your culinary skills to create a great dining experience every day. If you enjoy working in a busy kitchen, take pride in your cooking and want to be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment


• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in line with EHO guidelines


• Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver excellent customer service


• Prepare and serve meals to military personnel, maintaining quality and consistency


• Oversee kitchen sanitation and follow all food safety procedures and best practices


• Support bulk cooking, high-profile events and special functions, ensuring every dish meets the required standards

What you bring:

• Professional chef experience within a catering or hospitality environment


• Recognised culinary qualifications, such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ Level 2/3


• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards and health regulations


• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, team-focused environment


• Passion for cooking and delivering high-quality food and excellent service


• Experience in military or government catering, an IOSH qualification or equivalent, and knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) would be advantageous

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a team where your work has a genuine purpose. You'll be supported by your colleagues, have access to a range of employee benefits and have opportunities to develop your career within a large organisation.

In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support


• Employee Assistance Programme providing personal, legal, and financial advice


• 24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards


• Discounts for you and your family


• Financial wellbeing tools and retirement plan


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Paid volunteering day

Join Sodexo in a rewarding catering role supporting our military personnel. Put your culinary skills to work preparing quality meals, supporting special events and delivering great service as part of a professional, team-focused kitchen!