Chef

Sodexo Ltd; Windsor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking a Hospitality Chef to lead culinary services at Eton College and Dorney Lake. The role involves catering for events of various sizes while adhering to health and safety standards. Applicants should have experience in large-scale cooking and hold relevant food handling certifications. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment without unsociable hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Full training and protective uniform provided

Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support

Career progression and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a contract catering environment is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible availability for various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Execute hospitality services at all Eton College and Dorney Lake venues.
• Deliver food following agreed specifications.
• Nurture client relationships for long-term partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Significant experience cooking on a large-scale

Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen

Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Ability to maintain standards

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Hospitality Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: Eton College Dorney Lake, Court Lane, Off Lake End Road, Dorney, SL4 6FJ

Salary: £12.83 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days

Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Hospitality Chef for Sodexo at Eton college and Dorney you'll cater for events ranging from a small afternoon tea, fine dining for up to 300 and sports event with 10000 people onsite delivering quality food in multiple hospitality venues for both large and small numbers. You'll be working with the Group Executive Chef and Head Chef to follow effective financial control of client food.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute hospitality at all Eton College and Dorney Lake venues and other locations in which we are asked to cater.
• Deliver food to the agreed specification and to the agreed performance.
• Nurture client relationships in order to stabilise & develop them for long term partnerships.
• Follow all food hygiene, health, safety and environmental legislation using the Sodexo safety management system.
• To champion the “Fresh Food from Scratch” standards ensuring Eton college and Dorney lake is the unrivalled site to see and shows off the very best to prospect accounts and visitors alike.
• To follow all the “Focus on Five” management behaviours – Communication, recognition, performance, training and development and clear direction.
• To exhibit the values of both Sodexo, Eton college and Dorney Lake.
• To establish and maintain productive working relationships with individuals at all levels within the School and Sodexo.
• To engage with key client groups - “Walk the Floor” during service periods and engage and interact with clients, colleagues, and any visitors.

What You Bring:

Essential:

• Significant experience cooking on a large-scale (300–10000 people) ideally within an independent school, boarding school, hotel, events, or contract catering environment.
• Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen
• Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce them
• Flexible, with the ability to work under pressure and across a range of shifts and service times
• Strong level of literacy and numeracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be an effective team player.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain standards.
• PC literate
• Hold basic food handling certifications, including:
  • NVQ Level 2
  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!
• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us create a brighter future!

Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.