Hospitality Chef
Posted 1 day 4 hours ago by Sodexo
Hospitality Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!
Salary: £14.81 per hour
Hours: 40 hours a week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days
We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time (52 weeks) or Term-Time only (35 weeks) working arrangements.
Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Hospitality Chef for Sodexo at Wellington College, you'll be at the heart of the school, overseeing food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your leadership will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment. Best of all? No unsociable hours and public holidays off - including Christmas!
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:- Oversee the replenishment of food and ensure work areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard
- Develop, mentor, and train kitchen staff to foster an inspiring team culture
- Manage and optimise all aspects of the catering operation, including labour, food, and stock costs
- Maintain consistency in food quality and service standards for staff, visitors, and students
- Lead menu creation and development to keep offerings fresh and exciting
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations
- Experience cooking on a large scale ( students)
- Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen
- Prior staff supervision or line management experience
- Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation
- Understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce them
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment
- Positive leadership, professionalism, and a passion for food
- Hold basic food handling certifications, including:
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
- At least one year of hands on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)
- A dynamic and supportive work environment
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Full training and protective uniform provided
- No unsociable hours and public holidays off - including Christmas!
- Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
- Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
- Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
- Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities
At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn't just a job-it's a chance to be part of something bigger. If you're ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help us create a brighter future!
Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.