Weekend Chef

Sodexo; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee assistance program

24h GP service

Discount scheme

Pension plan opportunities

Learning and development

Bike to work scheme

Enhanced Sodexo benefits

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Weekend Chef at Crown, Peterborough, to deliver high-quality catering in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will support daily operations, ensure food quality, hygiene standards and customer service.

The role requires experience in a catering or chef position, Food Safety Level 2 preferred, strong food hygiene knowledge, and the ability to work independently and manage busy shifts. On-site parking and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar catering or chef role.
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification preferred.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and allergen awareness.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• A proactive and positive attitude within a fast-paced environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Own transport would be beneficial due to site location and shift times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food to a high standard
• Complete pre and post service checks to ensure smooth daily operations
• Support menu planning and food production, including dietary requirements and allergen awareness
• Deliver excellent customer service to site employees and visitors
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping
• Process sales and operate cash registers accurately and efficiently
• Complete cash handling and end-of-day cashing up procedures
• Support compliance with health & safety procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
• Work closely with site management to ensure tasks are completed within agreed timeframes

Job description

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• Saturday 07:30am – 12:00pm and Sunday 08:00am – 12:00pm
• £19.50 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
• Increased holiday allowance with service
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform provided
• Opportunities for career development

Location – Crown, Peterborough PE2 7LB

Operational excellence begins with you.

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating quality experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. Build a name with big-name businesses.

As a Weekend Chef with Sodexo at Crown, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality catering services within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll support the day-to-day catering operation while ensuring excellent food quality, hygiene standards, and customer service.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare, cook, and serve food to a high standard
• Complete pre and post service checks to ensure smooth daily operations
• Support menu planning and food production, including dietary requirements and allergen awareness
• Deliver excellent customer service to site employees and visitors
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping
• Process sales and operate cash registers accurately and efficiently
• Complete cash handling and end-of-day cashing up procedures
• Support compliance with health & safety procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
• Work closely with site management to ensure tasks are completed within agreed timeframes

What you’ll bring:

• Previous experience within a similar catering or chef role
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification preferred
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and allergen awareness
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• A proactive and positive attitude within a fast-paced environment
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Own transport would be beneficial due to site location and shift times

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme offering deals across popular retailers
• Pension Plan opportunities
• Learning and development opportunities throughout your career
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Sodexo UK & Ireland benefits and leave policies

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 Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We’re also a Disability Confident Leader employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Feed our customers and we’ll fuel your career.

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