Chef Supervisor: Lead Kitchen Excellence & Career Growth

Sodexo Ltd; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Virtual GP

Family discounts

Financial tools

Cycle to Work

Learning & development

Career progression

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd. is seeking a Chef Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality meals, and uphold strict hygiene standards.

You will supervise the catering team, drive exemplary customer service, and manage stock, recipes, and ordering systems in a dynamic environment. The role requires professional cookery qualifications, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach to safety and efficiency within a defence/military environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy catering or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, health & safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Ability to work independently while supporting and supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, high-quality meals to the highest standards.
• Supervise the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring food is prepared safely, efficiently and on time.
• Lead by example, supporting and motivating the catering team to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Operate the Sodexo online recipe and ordering system in line with company procedures.
• Support the successful delivery of a Pay As You Dine operation, with understanding of stock control, food costs and P&L.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, company policies and a 'clean as you go' approach.
• Monitor and record food temperatures, ensuring all food is stored, prepared and served safely.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food presentation and kitchen organisation.
• Minimise food waste through stock rotation, portion control and efficient resource use.
• Report maintenance issues and equipment defects to the appropriate manager.
• Ensure safe closing procedures and effective handovers between shifts.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture and comply with all legislation and company standards.
• Support ongoing development of knowledge and skills while contributing to continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Budget management

Stock management

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery

Basic Food Safety Certificate

IOSH or CIEH qualifications

Job description

Sodexo Ltd. is seeking a Chef Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality meals, and uphold strict hygiene standards.

You will supervise the catering team, drive exemplary customer service, and manage stock, recipes, and ordering systems in a dynamic environment. The role requires professional cookery qualifications, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach to safety and efficiency within a defence/military environment.