Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!
Salary: £13.13 per hour
Hours: 20 hrs per week
Working Pattern: 10-2pm
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:
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:
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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