Sous Chef
Multiple sites in Cambridge - Full time
At Sodexo, you'll belong in a team and thrive in service. We know that our talented chefs are the key to delivering exceptional service and tasteful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.
Build a name with big-brand businesses and corporate clients, delivering high-quality nutritious meals for boardroom lunches, executive events, and daily workplace dining. This role calls for a chef who can blend maintaining excellent standards while working efficiently in a fast-paced, trend-setting, client-focused environment.
What you'll do:
* Cook mouth-watering menu items with a passion for perfection.
* Ensure compliance with regulations related to Sodexo safe systems of work, health & safety, hygiene, cleanliness, fire, and COSHH.
* Contribute to a positive and innovative kitchen culture.
* Assist the Exec Head Chef in developing and implementing new menu initiatives by collating data, presenting analysis, and supporting administrative systems.
* Minimize wastage in the kitchen and FOH areas, record it accurately, and take actions to reduce wastage.
* Take ownership of stock control management, including counting, sensor checks, and recounting.
* Motivate and lead team members to perform their roles to a high standard.
* Ensure all kitchen staff are adequately trained and skilled.
* Please note: This role requires working across multiple sites as needed to cover absences, leave, etc.
What you'll bring:
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume setting.
* Professional cookery or culinary qualifications.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
* Commitment to maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards.
Why Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
Belong in a company and team that values you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.
We offer a range of perks, rewards, and benefits:
* Unlimited access to wellbeing support platforms.
* Employee Assistance Programme for personal and work issues.
* 24hr virtual GP Service.
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme for deals across retailers.
* Company Pension Plan.
* Learning and development opportunities.
* Bike to Work Scheme.
* Enhanced benefits and leave policies.
About Sodexo:
Our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone. Operating in 55 countries, we serve over 100 million consumers daily through our services in Food, FM, Benefits & Rewards, and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and a forces-friendly employer. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We support Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, and others.
We are a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to changing attitudes towards disability and providing opportunities for disabled people.
Click here to learn more about our inclusive culture.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Feed our customers and we’ll fuel your career.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
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