Chef

Sodexo; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service is seeking a passionate Chef to oversee food operations at Tettenhall College, Wolverhampton. This role involves managing kitchen staff, developing menus, and ensuring food quality and safety standards. You will work in a supportive environment with competitive compensation and benefits, including no unsociable hours and unlimited mental health support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full training and protective uniform

Unlimited access to mental health support

Career progression opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Oversee the replenishment of food and ensure cleanliness
• Develop, mentor, and train kitchen staff
• Manage and optimise catering operations
• Maintain food quality and service standards
• Lead menu creation and development
• Conduct audits for food safety compliance

Skills

Experience cooking on a large scale

Experience following recipes

Prior staff supervision

Knowledge of fresh produce

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Ability to work under pressure

Leadership and professionalism

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

At least one year of hands-on cooking experience

Job description

Overview

Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: Tettenhall College, Wood Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX

Salary: £13.13 per hour

Hours: 20 hrs per week

Working Pattern: 10am-2pm

Parking on site and Uniform provided

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the replenishment of food and ensure work areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard
• Develop, mentor, and train kitchen staff to foster an inspiring team culture
• Manage and optimise all aspects of the catering operation, including labour, food, and stock costs
• Maintain consistency in food quality and service standards for staff, visitors, and students
• Lead menu creation and development to keep offerings fresh and exciting
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations

What You Bring

• Essential:
• Experience cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students)
• Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen
• Prior staff supervision or line management experience
• Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce them
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment
• Positive leadership, professionalism, and a passion for food
• Hold basic food handling certifications, including:
• NVQ Level 2
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• At least one year of hands-on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)

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.