Sous Chef

Sodexo Group; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new kitchen

No weekend work

Modern working environment

Varied cuisine and events exposure

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the opening team at a brand-new corporate workplace in Maidenhead. The role offers a Monday to Friday 7:00am–3:00pm schedule in a modern, state-of-the-art building with a contemporary food offering.

You will deputise for the Head Chef as needed and help deliver high standards across different cuisines and events, including hospitality and special visits. NVQ Level 2/3 is preferred, with a strong focus on food safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• A professional chef qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 preferred).
• Experience in corporate or hospitality environments is desirable.
• Strong food preparation and presentation skills.
• Confidence to deputise for a Head Chef when needed.
• Good understanding of food safety and allergen management.
• Excellent hygiene and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Customer-focused approach with flexibility for events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food in line with recipes and specifications.
• Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence.
• Support day-to-day kitchen operations and catering management.
• Lead on due diligence documentation and maintain records.
• Ensure food safety and allergen procedures are followed.
• Assist with menu planning and ordering.
• Support hospitality preparation, cooking and service.
• Assist with events and adapt to different service requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and service.
• Assist with stock receipt, storage and rotation.
• Monitor and report on food safety and safety concerns.

Skills

Food prep

Food presentation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Leadership support

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Sous Chef

Location: Maidenhead Town Centre
Rate of Pay: £17.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm
Start Date: Early to mid-October

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the opening team at a brand-new corporate workplace in Maidenhead (Opening October).

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new kitchen from the beginning, working within a state-of-the-art, environmentally focused building with a modern food offering.

The food concept will focus on contemporary recipes and quality food, while the site will also host events, hospitality and special visits, meaning there will be opportunities to showcase your skills across a variety of cuisines and service styles - some some flexibility is needed.

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and will be responsible for deputising in their absence, helping to ensure the kitchen delivers consistently high standards.

What you'll do

• Prepare, cook and serve food in line with recipes, specifications and customer requirements.
• Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence.
• Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen and catering operation.
• Lead on due diligence documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure food safety and allergen procedures are followed at all times.
• Support menu planning and ordering when required.
• Assist with hospitality preparation, cooking and service.
• Support ad hoc events and adapt to different service requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and service.
• Assist with stock receipt, storage and stock rotation.
• Monitor and report food safety, health & safety or pest concerns.
• Ensure catering equipment is used safely and correctly.

What you’ll bring

• A professional chef qualification, ideally NVQ Level 2/3.
• Previous experience working within a corporate or hospitality environment.
• Strong food preparation and presentation skills.
• The confidence to deputise for a Head Chef when required.
• A strong understanding of food safety and allergen management.
• Excellent attention to detail and high personal hygiene standards.
• The ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team.
• A customer-focused approach and the flexibility to support different types of events and hospitality.

What we offer

• Monday to Friday working, 7:00am - 3:00pm.
• No routine weekend working.
• The opportunity to join a brand-new kitchen team.
• A modern, state-of-the-art working environment.
• A contemporary food offering with scope to work across different cuisines and events.
• The opportunity to help shape kitchen standards and ways of working from day one.
• A varied role combining daily food service with hospitality and events.

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications