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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

• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP and lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and your family
• Financial tools and retirement plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career progression within one of the world's leading facilities management companies

Job Introduction

Sodexo believes that government agencies should foster an environment of respect, operating with efficiency and effectiveness to promote productivity. We prioritise employee well-being and play a vital role in fostering stronger communities.

We are now seeking a

Chef Supervisor to join our team at

If you're passionate about preparing high-quality food, leading by example, and creating a positive dining experience, we'd love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring exceptional food quality, outstanding hygiene standards, and excellent service for our customers.

What you'll do:

• 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 an understanding of stock control, food costs and profit and loss.
• 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 effective stock rotation, portion control and economical use of resources.
• 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 relevant legislation and company standards.
• Support the ongoing development of your own knowledge and skills while contributing to continuous improvement across the catering operation.

What you bring:

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent).
• Basic Food Safety Certificate.
• Good knowledge of food safety, health & safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Previous experience within a busy catering or hospitality environment.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and numerical skills.
• The ability to work independently while supporting and supervising a team.
• A genuine passion for producing high-quality food and delivering excellent customer service.
• IOSH or CIEH qualifications (or equivalent).
• Experience supervising or leading a catering team.
• Previous experience working within a military or defence environment.
• Experience managing stock, ordering systems and catering budgets.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to

be part of something greater

In addition, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP and lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and your family
• Financial tools and retirement plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career progression within one of the world's leading facilities management companies