Weekend Breakfast Chef

Sodexo; Newport; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food services provider is seeking a Weekend Breakfast Chef in Newport. In this role, you will craft and serve high-quality breakfasts while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, enjoys a fast-paced kitchen environment, and values creativity. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and brighten mornings for our colleagues.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Discounts for you & family

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environments.
• Strong organisation and detail orientation.
• Ability to maintain food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Craft delicious, high-quality breakfasts.
• Serve food with efficiency and a smile.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Foster a positive kitchen environment.
• Share ideas and grow creatively with the team.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Creativity

Time management

Strong communication

Job description

Overview

Rise and shine with Sodexo in Newport as our Weekend Breakfast Chef, where your passion for cooking and love of breakfast classics can truly shine. We're looking for an early riser with energy, creativity, and a flair for great food to join our morning kitchen team. In this role, you'll be preparing and serving fresh, high-quality breakfasts that set the tone for the day, keeping our on-site colleagues fuelled, motivated, and smiling. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in presentation, and enjoy creating dishes that brighten someone's morning, this is the perfect weekend opportunity for you.

• 12 hours per week
• Saturday and Sunday
• 6:30am till 12:30pm
• £13.00 per hour
• Free on-site parking

Responsibilities

• Start the day right - Craft delicious, high-quality breakfasts that leave a lasting impression, driven by your passion for perfection.
• Be the face of flavour - support the front-of-house team by serving great food with warmth, efficiency, and a smile.
• Champion cleanliness and safety - maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, health, and safety every step of the way.
• Contribute to our winning recipe - help foster a positive, energetic, and forward-thinking kitchen environment.
• Bring your unique flavour - Share your ideas, explore new techniques, and grow with a team that values creativity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Passionate & Driven - Brings genuine enthusiasm for the industry with hands-on experience in fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environments. Formal qualifications are not essential - a willingness to learn, adapt, and grow is key.
• Skilled & Organised - Confident using IT and Microsoft Office, with strong communication, time management, and organisational skills.
• Culinary Expertise - In-depth understanding of food production techniques, allergen management, and food safety standards, with a commitment to consistency and quality.
• Leadership & Collaboration - Proven ability to lead, inspire, and support team members while managing your own performance to a high standard.
• Resilient & Detail-Focused - Performs well under pressure, upholds high standards, welcomes feedback, and is always looking for ways to improve.

Benefits

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Apply today, start this weekend, and be part of something bigger!