Chef Supervisor

Sodexo; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in food services is seeking a Chef Supervisor to assist in managing kitchen operations at a school. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food, ensuring safety compliance, and training kitchen staff. Ideal candidates will have hands-on cooking experience and the ability to work under pressure. The role offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan membership

Death in Service benefit

Volunteering Opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on cooking experience.
• Training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety will be provided.
• Ability to manage high volume of meals for students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, present, and serve food to company standards.
• Adhere to food safety, health and safety regulations.
• Deliver high standards in customer service and cleanliness.

Skills

Hands-on cooking experience

Cooking on a large scale

Following recipes

Working with fresh produce

Adhering to health and safety procedures

Working under pressure

Professionalism

Basic food handling skills certification

Job description

Chef Supervisor

Company: Sodexo

Location: Nishkam School West London, Syon Lane, London, Isleworth, TN7 5PN

Salary: £17.00 per hour

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)

Working Pattern: Mon‑Thurs 7:30 am‑3 pm, Friday 7:30 am‑2:30 pm

As a Chef Supervisor for Sodexo, you will assist the Cook Manager to oversee all aspects of the food and beverage operations as well as the finances for your school's kitchen. You will support the Cook Manager in ensuring you showcase what the kitchen supplies, presenting it in the most eye‑catching way possible, ensuring we are offering the best service possible. You will not work unsociable hours and you will get public holidays off, including Christmas!

What you do

• Prepare, cook, present, and serve food to company standards which may include breakfast, morning break, lunch, and hospitality.
• Adhere to all company compliance (such as Food safety, Health and Safety, Allergen awareness, COSHH and HACCP regulations).
• Carry out craft/skills training for catering staff.
• Ensure that all service counters and food is presented to company standards.
• Guarantee that each dish served is portioned according to business requirements.
• Complete daily/weekly cleaning duties as instructed by the line manager, including all food preparation and storage areas, and all catering communal areas.
• Remove waste from catering area.
• Deliver exceptionally high standards in customer service, cleanliness, tidiness, and other operational activity.

What you bring

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in hands‑on cooking; training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety will be given.
• Expertise in cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 – 1300 students.
• Experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
• Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Awareness of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
• Professionalism, leading by example, and having a positive outlook is key.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification.

What we offer

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Safeguarding Statement

Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.