Overview
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As a Chef for Sodexo at Wellington College, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU, you'll be an integral part of our kitchen team, reporting directly to the Head Chef. You will take charge of your section, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and presentation. Your culinary expertise will contribute to creating seasonal, balanced menus that cater to a diverse range of dietary requirements.
Wellington College services include core feeding seven days per week, facilities management services and extensive hospitality catering. The campus features a large estate and a contemporary V&A café offering all-day retail options, healthy snacks, coffees, and a welcoming space for pupils to relax and socialise.
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 Do
* Assist in all aspects of the preparation of daily food production and presentation of food to the notified standard.
* Prepare all food with due care, including consideration for customers’ special dietary requirements (e.g., dairy or wheat allergies).
* Assist with replenishment of food to ensure service periods do not stop.
* Comply with statutory and company requirements.
* Assist with hygienic cleaning of the kitchen to comply with Health and Safety regulations.
* Assist with the implementation of cleaning schedules to agreed standards.
* Promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues and a positive customer service attitude.
* Assist with the setup, presentation and execution of all catering functions.
* Undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine within the scope of the position and department.
* Assist the Executive Head Chef and Senior Sous Chefs with paperwork including stock ordering and contribute ideas to future menus.
* Assist, as required, at special functions (some outside normal hours) for which overtime will be paid.
Essential
What you bring
* Experience cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students).
* Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen.
* Demonstrated experience in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level.
* Attention to detail and adherence to standards.
* Analytical problem solving, developing opportunities and implementing innovative solutions.
* Basic Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Certificates.
Desirable
* Proven experience managing client relationships.
* Proven track record of leading, managing and developing a team.
* Working knowledge of Pastry.
What We Offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you, act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions, and thrive in your own way. We offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for colleagues and their families:
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme for everyday issues or larger problems (legal/financial advice, work related or personal issues).
* Free health and wellbeing app with rewards, including a 24hr virtual GP and other services.
* The Sodexo Discounts Scheme and/or prepayment cashback card.
* Money Insights and financial benefits via Salary Finance.
* Sodexo Retirement Plan.
* Death in Service benefit.
* Learning and development opportunities across the company.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Volunteering opportunities.
* Flexible and dynamic work environment.
* Competitive compensation and full training with protective uniform supplied.
Package Description
£14 - £14.50 per hour • 40 hours per week • Working pattern: 5 out of 7 days • Contract Type: Full Time - 34 weeks • Location: Wellington College, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU
Additional Information
* The role may require screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service where applicable.
* Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if a high number of applications are received.
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