Second Chef

Sodexo; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts for you and your family

Financial wellbeing tools

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering Day

Job summary

Sodexo in Tidworth is seeking a Second Chef to join our kitchen team. You will work across shifts and help deliver high-quality meals for mess meals, functions and events, under the guidance of the Head Chef. You will lead the team in the Head Chef’s absence and drive food safety and hygiene standards.

Join a busy kitchen environment, work with a supportive team, and play a key role in maintaining HACCP and health and safety compliance while delivering excellent service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, Second Chef or Sous Chef in a commercial kitchen, catering or mess environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, allergen control, food safety and health and safety compliance, with the ability to lead and communicate effectively under pressure.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery, or equivalent vocational experience.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering.

Responsibilities

• Daily food preparation, cooking and service for mess meals, functions and catered events.
• Supervising kitchen staff, delegating preparation tasks and supporting team scheduling.
• Monitoring stock levels, conducting inventory checks, assisting with ordering and minimising food waste.
• Ensuring compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH and health and safety regulations across all kitchen areas.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

HACCP

Allergen control

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery

Level 2/3 Award in Food Safety in Catering

Job description

• 40 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7, including weekends on a rota basis
• Various shift patterns available:
  • Monday to Friday: 6:30am - 3:00pm
  • Monday to Thursday: 12:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Friday: 10:45am - 7:15pm
  • Weekend shifts: 9:30am - 6:00pm
• £14.61 per hour

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Join Sodexo as a Second Chef in Tidworth and play a key role in delivering high-quality food and excellent service. Working alongside the Head Chef, you'll help manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen, support and motivate the team, and ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and safety. When the Head Chef is away, you'll step up to lead the team and keep kitchen operations running smoothly. If you're passionate about great food, enjoy working as part of a team and thrive in a busy kitchen environment, we'd love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

• Daily food preparation, cooking and service for mess meals, functions and catered events.
• Supervising kitchen staff, delegating preparation tasks and supporting team scheduling.
• Monitoring stock levels, conducting inventory checks, assisting with ordering and minimising food waste.
• Ensuring compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH and health and safety regulations across all kitchen areas.
• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining high food quality standards and leading the team in their absence.

What you bring:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery, or equivalent vocational experience.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering.
• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, Second Chef or Sous Chef in a commercial kitchen, catering or mess environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, allergen control, food safety and health and safety compliance, with the ability to lead and communicate effectively while working under pressure.
• Basic computer skills for stock control, ordering and recording hygiene checks.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. You'll join a team that values your contribution, supports your development and empowers you to make a positive impact every day. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health and wellbeing support
• 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 planning support
• Cycle to Work scheme and a paid Volunteering Day

Join Sodexo as a Second Chef in Tidworth, supporting the Head Chef to deliver delicious, high-quality meals while helping lead the kitchen team and maintain the highest standards of food safety and service!