Head Chef

Sodexo; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 36,496 - 38,496; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Head Chef at St Fergus Gas Terminal in Peterhead to lead kitchen operations while ensuring high-quality catering in a safety-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will have significant kitchen management experience, strong leadership qualities, and a commitment to food safety standards. This role includes overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and team management in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' professional catering experience.
• At least 3 years' experience in a kitchen management or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and food safety.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to ensure high-quality catering services.
• Plan menus and manage food ordering and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Stock management

HACCP knowledge

Education

Food Safety & Hygiene qualification

Job description

Head Chef

St Fergus Gas Terminal, Peterhead, AB42 3EP

• Salary: £17.51 per hour
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Shifts: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Qualified or 3-5 years minimum requires

Lead a Kitchen That Makes a Difference

Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for a rewarding role with a great work-life balance? Join Sodexo at St Fergus Gas Terminal and take the lead in delivering high-quality catering services in a professional and safety-focused environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate chef with strong leadership skills who enjoys managing a kitchen, developing a team and delivering exceptional food standards.

What You'll Be Doing

As Head Chef, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the kitchen, ensuring food is prepared safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and motivating the kitchen team to deliver an outstanding catering service.
• Preparing and cooking meals to agreed recipes, portion sizes and quality standards.
• Planning menus in line with client requirements and ensuring meals are served on time.
• Managing food ordering, stock control and stock rotation to minimise waste and achieve food cost targets.
• Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in line with HACCP and Food Safety legislation.
• Ensuring accurate completion of food safety records, including temperature monitoring.
• Managing kitchen budgets and key performance indicators, including food margins and stock takes.
• Ensuring all catering equipment is used safely, maintained correctly and any faults are reported promptly.
• Promoting a positive health, safety and food safety culture across the kitchen.
• Supporting and developing team members through coaching and training.
• Reporting incidents, hazards and any operational issues, taking corrective action where appropriate.
• Participating in training, meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and all relevant legislation.
• Lead by example in promoting Sodexo's Health, Safety and Environment standards.
• Maintain knowledge of COSHH regulations and ensure all cleaning chemicals are stored and used safely.
• Ensure all team members understand and follow company health and safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role you'll have:

• A minimum of 5 years' professional catering experience.
• At least 3 years' experience in a Kitchen Management or supervisory role.
• Previous catering management experience.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food costing, stock management and KPIs.
• A Food Safety & Hygiene qualification.
• Excellent understanding of HACCP principles and food safety management systems.
• Experience managing budgets, reducing waste and maintaining high food quality standards.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to health, safety and continuous improvement.

Why Join Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. You'll join a supportive team where your contribution is valued and where you'll have the opportunity to grow your career.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary.
• Monday to Friday working pattern with weekends free.
• Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering legal, financial and wellbeing support.
• 24-hour Virtual GP service.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme with savings across leading retailers.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced UK & Ireland benefits and leave policies.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're a passionate and experienced Head Chef who thrives in a leadership role and is committed to delivering exceptional food and service, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us fuel our customers while growing your career with Sodexo.

Sodexo is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications.