# Commis Chef### Job Introduction**Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!****Location:** Sevenoaks School, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HU**Salary: £**12.50 per hour **Hours:** 40 hours per week **Working Pattern:** 5 out of 7 days per week [Flexible shift pattern]As a **Commis Chef**you will will work alongside our skilled chefs to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for students, staff, and special events. Your attitude will influence the team's daily lives as the person they go to for support, which will in turn foster a vibrant and productive work environment.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:*** Prepare and present delicious, nutritious meals to high standards* Follow hygiene, safety, and security regulations in a professional kitchen* Cater to special dietary requirements with care and attention* Support special functions, promotions, and training sessions* Help maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working environment* Collaborate with a values-led team that is driven, innovative, and purpose-focused* Assist the Senior Chef team with operating costs and controls to ensure Sodexo is achieving optimum profits.* Assist the Senior Chef Team with the smooth running of the kitchen in regard to heading up all hospitality functions, and delivery of the core catering food.* Monitor the quality of food leaving the kitchen and take appropriate action where necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.### **What You Bring:****Essential*** NVQ level 2 in food preparation* Demonstrate experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level in a company* Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards.* Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions.* HACCP awareness* To demonstrate a flexible attitude to working hours and promote a positive mental outlook to all aspects of work.* Be always respectful of others.* The desire and tenacity to adhere to procedures.* Basic Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Certificates##### **Desirable*** Personal innovation and creativity* To show a hunger and passion for good food and the drive to make it achievable.* Good admin, completion of required kitchen paperwork.* Flexible approach to the role and be self-motivated.* Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff### **What We Offer:*** A dynamic and supportive work environment* Competitive salary and benefits package* Full training and a protective uniform provided* Access to mental health, financial, and wellbeing support* Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits* Apprenticeship opportunities and career progression* Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunitiesAt Sodexo, we believe in giving **everyone a place to belong**. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to make a difference and cook with **purpose**, we want to hear from you!**Apply today and help us build a brighter future!****Safeguarding & Inclusion**Sodexo and our clients are **dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children**. Certain roles require applicants to undergo background checks, including **Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) screening**.We are also a **Disability Confident Leader employer**, committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.*### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | £12.50 per hour || Frequency | Hourly || Job Reference | SDX/TP/2068095/148541 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 14 October, 2025 || Job Category | Chefs || Business Unit | UK Schools - Frontline || Location | Sevenoaks, United Kingdom || No. of positions | 1 || Posted on | 30 September, 2025 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word
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