Chef/Cook

Position Details

Title: Chef/Cook at Clifton College

Salary: £14.22 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 07:00 - 15:30

Start Date: September 2026 (term time position)

There is no on site parking.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Catering Manager to plan, prepare and deliver nutritious meals for Prep pupils.
• Prepare and present meals to agreed specifications, standards and service times.
• Support meal service, ensuring a positive and caring experience for pupils and staff.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, health & safety and COSHH compliance.
• Manage ingredients and portions effectively, ensuring correct temperatures and minimal waste.
• Receive, check and store deliveries accurately, following FIFO and food safety procedures.
• Keep kitchen and service areas clean, safe and well organised at all times.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, school staff and the wider Sodexo team.
• Communicate professionally and courteously, reflecting Sodexo's service values.
• Participate in training, team meetings and continuous improvement activities.
• Report incidents, concerns or complaints promptly and take appropriate action.
• Support school events or special functions as required, including occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of chef/cooking experience; a commis chef seeking a new challenge will be considered.
• NVQ2 chef qualification or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with customers, clients and staff at all levels.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Computer literacy with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria, with particular regard to hygiene.
• Positive approach to learning in role and identifying own training needs.
• Self motivated with a sense of initiative and ability to meet target deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to implement change.
• Full understanding of allergen management.
• Previous experience of catering management and employee engagement.
• Experience of managing and developing a team in an educational establishment.
• Experience of managing budgets.

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it is an opportunity to be part of something that matters. You will receive access to over 20 benefits, including a competitive retirement plan, discounts at 1,900+ retail brands, gym offers and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. We provide support, flexibility and room to grow in a way that feels right for you.

Application Information

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.