Second Chef: Lead Kitchen Operations & High-Quality Meals

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

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.