* 37.5 hours per week
* Any 5 out of 7 days | Morning shift: 05:30 - 13:30. Middle shift: 11:00 - 19:00. Late shift: 16:15 - 00:15
* £17.50 per hour
* Free Car parking on site
* 10% Staff discount in on site shop
* Family days with flying displays
* Enjoy a Costa coffee and a cake at our onsite café the common room
* Sodexo Rewards and Benefits
* Discounts at Sodexo partner brands
* Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position
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Job Description
Join Our Team as a Sous Chef/Second Chef at Sodexo inRAF Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6AA
At Sodexo, we take pride in delivering exceptional culinary experiences for our armed forces personnel, ensuring they enjoy high-quality meals. As aSous Chef, you'll lead a dedicated team, share your expertise, and ensure food and beverage excellence.
What you’ll do
* Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of senior colleagues, offering guidance and support to the production team.
* Supervise the preparation and duties of commis chefs, chef de parties, and other kitchen staff, ensuring smooth operations.
* Assist in ordering, preparation, stock control, service running, and clean‑down duties.
* Maintain strict adherence to Environmental Health Officer (EHO) guidelines and systems to ensure a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
* Maximise the use of existing stock and demonstrate culinary innovation when needed.
* Collaborate with the Front of House (FOH) team to ensure a seamless and excellent service experience.
* Work alongside your kitchen team on the range, training, guiding, and developing talent.
* Oversee sanitation practices, ensuring all employees follow hygiene standards and regulations.
* Prepare, produce, and present food to the highest culinary standards, consistently exceeding expectations.
What you bring
* NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience in a busy kitchen environment.
* Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Experience in menu planning and production.
* Exposure to bulk cooking and large‑scale meal preparation.
* A strong desire to learn and develop new culinary skills.
* A positive, approachable, and team‑oriented attitude.
* Even if you haven’t held the title of ‘Sous Chef’ but have relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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