Assistant Chef

Job Introduction

As a Chef for Sodexo at Priors Court Priors Ct Rd, Hermitage, Thatcham RG18 9NU, you'll assist the Manager/Assistant Manager with preparation, cooking and serving of meals for the students and House staff and to deputise for the Senior Chef in their absence.

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 do:

• Help with preparation of meals in the House as directed by the manager
• Manage day- to day kitchen activities, managing tasks, establish performance and development goals for yourself
• Oversee the catering and Hospitality functions by ensuring smooth delivery, consistency, innovation and the use of quality products.
• Promote teamwork and empower your line reports and others around you.
• Educate and train line reports in compliance with food safety and service behaviours.
• Ensure a can-do approach at all time and engage with people on all levels in the appropriate manner.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment and storerooms are in a proper operational condition and are cleaned as per Sodexo cleaning schedules as a minimum.
• Adhere to all Sodexo policies and procedures.
• Management of food standards and quality across all areas during all stages of food preparation and production
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared, cooked and served to the highest standard at all times in line with menu specifications
• Ensure that methods of food preparation, production, presentation and service comply with company standards
• Ensure that Kitchen preparation and clear-down procedures are followed on a daily basis
• Ensure a high standard of kitchen cleanliness is maintained at all times.

What you bring:

• Experience cooking (catering for 100–150 students and staff)
• NVQ 2 Catering or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience of working as a Chef
• Team player with the ability to be flexible
• Good communication skills
• An ability to work unsupervised and to use own initiative
• Ability to work calmly whilst under pressure in order to meet deadlines
• General interest passion for good food and taking pride in the food that is produced

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today

**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 are in receipt of a high number of application

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Package Description

"You bring your passion for food. We'll bring our passion for developing our people"

• £14 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Working pattern: 5 out of 7 days (flexible shifts)
• 52 weeks Contract with Meals on duty
• Location: Priors Court Priors Ct Rd, Hermitage, Thatcham RG18 9NU
• Valid UK Driver's Licence and own car is essential if applying from neighbouring cities and town

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