Job Introduction
Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!
Location: Tettenhall College, Wood Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX
Salary: £ per hour
Hours: 20 hrs per week
Working Pattern: 10am-2pm
Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Chef for Sodexo, you'll be at the heart of the school, overseeing food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your leadership will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment. Best of all? No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What You’ll Do:
* Oversee the replenishment of food and ensure work areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard
* Develop, mentor, and train kitchen staff to foster an inspiring team culture
* Manage and optimise all aspects of the catering operation, including labour, food, and stock costs
* Maintain consistency in food quality and service standards for staff, visitors, and students
* Lead menu creation and development to keep offerings fresh and exciting
* Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations
What You Bring:
Essential:
* Experience cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students)
* Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen
* Prior staff supervision or line management experience
* Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation
* Understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce them
* Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment
* Positive leadership, professionalism, and a passion for food
* Hold basic food handling certifications, including:
o NVQ Level 2
o Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
* At least one year of hands-on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)
What We Offer:
* A dynamic and supportive work environment
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Full training and protective uniform provided
* No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!
* Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
* Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
* Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
* Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
* Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities
At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help us create a brighter future!
Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
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