Chef

Sodexo; Newbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle

Discounts for you and your family

Financial wellbeing tools and plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chef at our Thatcham site to join a professional catering team serving military personnel. You will prepare, cook and present meals to high standards while ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance.

The role offers a 37.5-hour weekly contract with stable hours, opportunities to develop skills, and a supportive, large organisation environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering/service industry.
• Catering qualification such as NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
• CIEH Level 2 or equivalent, with health & safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food per menu, ensuring temperatures and safety checks.
• Support food service including hot plate and live cooking, prep and storage.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, PPE and housekeeping.

Skills

Catering experience

Attention to detail

Food safety

MS Office knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

HND or BSc Catering

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Areyou an experienced Chef looking for a full-time role with consistent hours anda great work-life balance?

JoinSodexo as a Chef at our site in Thatcham, where you'll be part of a professional catering team providing fresh, nutritious and high-quality mealsfor military personnel.

Witha 37.5-hour contract, this is a great opportunity to put your culinary skillsto good use while enjoying a stable working pattern and being part of a supportive team.

You'll take pride in preparing delicious, nutritious meals to a high standard, while maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards. You'll also have the opportunity to develop your skills and build your career within a large, established organisation.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare, cook and present food to the required menu, recipe and quality standards, ensuring correct temperatures and food safety checks are maintained.
• Support food service, including hot plate and live cooking, as well as the preparation, storage and disposal of food.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, personal hygiene, uniform, PPE and housekeeping across all areas of responsibility.
• Ensure all equipment, materials and supplies are used responsibly, and report accidents, near misses, faults or non-conformances promptly.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, managers, customers and clients, attending team briefings, meetings and completing effective handovers.
• Follow all company policies, service standards, working instructions and legislative requirements, while continuing to develop skills through training and performance reviews.

What you bring:

• Experience working in a similar catering or service industry role.
• A relevant catering qualification, such as NVQ Level 2/3, City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, HND, BSc Catering, MHCIM or equivalent.
• CIEH Level 2 or equivalent, with a good understanding of health and safety.
• A strong eye for detail and a commitment to following procedures and maintaining high standards.
• Previous experience in a military or customer-facing environment would be an advantage, as would an IOSH qualification.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook, would be beneficial.

What we offer:

Workingwith 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 developyour career within a large organisation.

In addition, we offer:

• 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