Second Chef | Lead Kitchen Team & High-Quality Service

Workingwith Sodexo; Tidworth; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts for you and your family

Financial wellbeing tools

Cycle to Work scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Workingwith Sodexo is seeking a Second Chef in Tidworth to support the Head Chef, lead the team in their absence and maintain high standards of food safety and service. You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure food hygiene compliance in a busy kitchen environment.

Role requires NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, food safety certification, and the ability to work 40 hours per week across 5 days with weekend rota shifts.

Formación

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering.
• Proven experience as Chef de Partie, Second Chef or Sous Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, allergen control, food safety and health and safety compliance.
• Basic computer skills for stock control, ordering and recording hygiene checks.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Team supervision

Stock control

Basic computer skills

Educación

NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery

Level 2 or 3 Food Safety in Catering

Herramientas

Stock control software

Ordering systems

Descripción del empleo

Workingwith Sodexo is seeking a Second Chef in Tidworth to support the Head Chef, lead the team in their absence and maintain high standards of food safety and service. You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure food hygiene compliance in a busy kitchen environment.

Role requires NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, food safety certification, and the ability to work 40 hours per week across 5 days with weekend rota shifts.