Overview
Join Our Team as a Sous Chef/Second Chef with Sodexo at Larkhill Garrison, Larkhill, Wiltshire, SP4 8QT
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 per week, Monday to Friday - Early - 05:30 - 14:00, Late - 10:00 - 18:30; Saturday & Sunday - 09:00 - 17:30 | Pay: £14.18 per hour | Free Car parking
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Job Description:
At Sodexo, we take pride in delivering exceptional culinary experiences for our armed forces personnel, ensuring they enjoy high-quality meals. As a Sous Chef, you\'ll lead a dedicated team, share your expertise, and ensure food and beverage excellence.
Responsibilities
- Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of senior colleagues, offering guidance and support to the production team.
- Supervise the preparation and duties of commis chefs, chef de parties, and other kitchen staff, ensuring smooth operations.
- Assist in ordering, preparation, stock control, service running, and clean-down duties.
- Maintain strict adherence to Environmental Health Officer (EHO) guidelines and systems to ensure a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
- Maximise the use of existing stock and demonstrate culinary innovation when needed.
- Collaborate with the Front of House (FOH) team to ensure a seamless and excellent service experience.
- Work alongside your kitchen team on the range, training, guiding, and developing talent.
- Oversee sanitation practices, ensuring all employees follow hygiene standards and regulations.
- Prepare, produce, and present food to the highest culinary standards, consistently exceeding expectations.
What you bring
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience in a busy kitchen environment.
- Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience in menu planning and production.
- Exposure to bulk cooking and large-scale meal preparation.
- A strong desire to learn and develop new culinary skills.
- A positive, approachable, and team-oriented attitude.
- Even if you haven\'t held the title of \'Sous Chef\' but have relevant experience, we\'d love to hear from you!
What we offer
- On-the-job training with experienced professionals
- Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
- Career development opportunities within Sodexo
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- Wellbeing Support - Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial Benefits - Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
- Career Growth - Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
- Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.
