Job Summary
* 40 hours per week
* 5 over 7 days per week
* Shifts are between 06:00 - 22:30 depending on work schedule
* £13.91 per hour
* Free Car parking
Job Description
Are you an experienced catering professional ready to step up and make a real impact, have a flair for street food and a passion for service? Sodexo is seeking a Multi-Unit Chef Supervisor to join our dynamic team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT, providing high-quality catering support across multiple onsite locations and in our new Catering Airstream Trailer. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same which would be perfect for someone who thrives on responsibility, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service.
What you’ll do:
* Overseeing shifts and supporting catering leads to ensure services meet required standards
* Motivating and supervising chefs, helping drive training and development across the team
* Deputising for Head Chefs during short or long-term absences
* Delivering event catering utilising the catering trailer across various site locations
* Innovating street food and driving site offers
* Championing Sodexo’s values and Collaborative Business Relationship principles (BS11000)
* Maintaining strong client and customer relationships whilst representing Sodexo professionally at all times
* Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and Sodexo policies.
* Managing recipe systems, menu planning and food consumption to support quality and cost-efficiency
* Overseeing correct food cooking, storage, temperature monitoring and waste prevention
* Ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety and resource care
* Supporting catering operations across the site including food preparation, cooking and presentation
* Handling any performance or service concerns in a timely, proactive manner
* Carrying out any reasonable tasks directed by management
What you bring:
* Previous experience in a catering operational role
* Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
* Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards
* Solid understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements
* Confident IT user - competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Must have catering qualifications such as:
o BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND
o City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
o NVQ Level 2 or 3
o Intermediate level food safety certification level 3
Desirable
* Experience working within a military environment
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.
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