Hospitality Chef

Hospitality Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: Wellington College, Duke's Ride, Berkshire, Crowthorne RG45 7PU

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

What You Bring:

Essential:

• 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:

  • NVQ Level 2

  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

• At least one year of hands on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)

What We Offer:

• 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

SDex distinguishes itself by a commitment to safeguarding children. All roles require pre employment screening, including DBS and past employer checks.