Chef

Sodexo Group; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts for you and your family

Financial wellbeing tools and pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid volunteering day

Job summary

Sodexo Group at Thatcham (RG18 9TP) is hiring a Chef for a full-time role with guaranteed hours and a stable pattern. You’ll join a friendly catering team delivering fresh, nutritious meals for military personnel.

You will prepare and serve high-quality food, maintain hygiene standards and work across 6 days with established shift patterns. Experience in catering and Level 2 Food Safety is required+

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Chef or in a similar catering environment.
• Passion for preparing and serving high-quality food.
• Level 2 Food Safety / Food Hygiene qualification (or equivalent).
• Positive attitude, strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.
• Good communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Military or customer-facing experience would be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook, would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious food to the required menu, recipe and quality standards, ensuring food is served safely and at the correct temperature.
• Support the smooth running of food service, including hot plate and live cooking, food preparation, storage and disposal.
• Take pride in maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, personal hygiene, uniform, PPE and housekeeping across all areas.
• Use catering equipment, materials and supplies responsibly, reporting any accidents, near misses, faults or issues promptly.
• Work closely with your colleagues, managers, customers and clients to ensure an efficient and high-quality catering service.
• Attend team briefings, meetings and complete effective handovers to help ensure a smooth service.
• Follow all company policies, food safety procedures and legislative requirements, while taking advantage of training and development opportunities to grow your skills.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 Food Safety / Food Hygiene

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday (Occasional Weekends)
• Various shift patterns
• 06:30 - 14:30 and 11:00 - 19:00
• £15.69 per hour

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Are you an experienced Chef looking for a full-time role, guaranteed hours and a better work-life balance?

Join Sodexo as a Chef at our site in Thatcham, where you’ll be part of a friendly and professional catering team providing high-quality, fresh and nutritious meals for military personnel.

With 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 and established shift patterns, this is a great opportunity for a Chef looking for a stable role with consistent hours. You’ll have the chance to use your culinary skills every day while working as part of a supportive team and building your career with a leading organisation.

You’ll be responsible for preparing and serving delicious meals to a high standard, while ensuring excellent food hygiene and safety standards are always maintained. Whether you're an experienced Chef looking for your next opportunity or ready to take the next step in your catering career, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious food to the required menu, recipe and quality standards, ensuring food is served safely and at the correct temperature.
• Support the smooth running of food service, including hot plate and live cooking, food preparation, storage and disposal.
• Take pride in maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, personal hygiene, uniform, PPE and housekeeping across all areas.
• Use catering equipment, materials and supplies responsibly, reporting any accidents, near misses, faults or issues promptly.
• Work closely with your colleagues, managers, customers and clients to ensure an efficient and high-quality catering service.
• Attend team briefings, meetings and complete effective handovers to help ensure a smooth service.
• Follow all company policies, food safety procedures and legislative requirements, while taking advantage of training and development opportunities to grow your skills.

What you bring:

• Previous experience working as a Chef or in a similar catering environment.
• A passion for preparing and serving high-quality food and delivering an excellent service.
• Level 2 Food Safety / Food Hygiene qualification (or equivalent)
• A positive attitude, strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Previous experience in a military or customer-facing environment would be an advantage
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook, would be beneficial.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to build a career, develop your skills and be part of a team where your work has a genuine purpose. You’ll be supported by your colleagues and have access to a wide range of benefits and opportunities to develop your career within a large, established 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 as a Chef and become part of a team delivering an important catering service for the Ministry of Defence.