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Sodexo Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP

Discounts for you and family

Financial wellbeing tools

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd. is seeking an experienced Chef for a full-time role at our Thatcham site, delivering high-quality, fresh meals for military personnel.

You will work 37.5 hours weekly, over 5 days, with established shift patterns, supporting a friendly catering team and developing your career within a leading organisation. Join us to contribute to nutritious meals and excellent food hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef or in a similar catering environment.
• A passion for preparing and serving high-quality food and delivering an excellent service.
• A positive attitude, strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious food to menu and quality standards, ensuring safety and correct temperature.
• Support the smooth running of food service, including hot plate, live cooking, prep and storage.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, uniform, PPE and housekeeping across all areas.
• Use catering equipment responsibly and report accidents or issues promptly.
• Collaborate with colleagues, managers and clients to ensure efficient, high-quality service.
• Attend team briefings and handovers for smooth service.
• Follow policies and food safety procedures, and engage in training for skill growth.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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Areyou an experienced Chef looking for a full-time role, guaranteed hours and abetter work-life balance?

JoinSodexo as a Chef at our site in Thatcham, where you’ll be part of a friendlyand professional catering team providing high-quality, fresh and nutritiousmeals for military personnel.

With37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 and established shift patterns, this is agreat opportunity for a Chef looking for a stable role with consistent hours.You’ll have the chance to use your culinary skills every day while working aspartof a supportive team and building your career with a leading organisation.

You’llbe responsible for preparing and serving delicious meals to a high standard,while ensuring excellent food hygiene and safety standards are alwaysmaintained. Whether you're an experienced Chef looking for your nextopportunity or ready to take the next step in your catering career, we’d loveto hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious food to the required menu, recipe and quality standards, ensuring food is served safely and at the correct temperature.
• Support the smooth running of food service, including hot plate and live cooking, food preparation, storage and disposal.
• Take pride in maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, personal hygiene, uniform, PPE and housekeeping across all areas.
• Use catering equipment, materials and supplies responsibly, reporting any accidents, near misses, faults or issues promptly.
• Work closely with your colleagues, managers, customers and clients to ensure an efficient and high-quality catering service.
• Attend team briefings, meetings and complete effective handovers to help ensure a smooth service.
• Follow all company policies, food safety procedures and legislative requirements, while taking advantage of training and development opportunities to grow your skills.

What you bring:

• Previous experience working as a Chef or in a similar catering environment.
• A passion for preparing and serving high-quality food and delivering an excellent service.
• A positive attitude, strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Previous experience in a military or customer-facing environment would be an advantage
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook, would be beneficial.

What we offer:

Workingwith Sodexo is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to build a career,develop your skills and be part of a team where your work has a genuinepurpose. You’ll be supported by your colleagues and have access to a wide rangeof benefits and opportunities to develop your career within a large,established organisation.

In addition, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Programme providing personal, legal and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing tools and retirement plan
• Cycle to Work scheme

JoinSodexo as a Chef and become part of a team delivering an important cateringservice for the Ministry of Defence.