Chef Supervisor

1 week ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
Job Introduction

Belong in a team and thrive in service

As a  Chef Supervisor  at Sodexo in  Browning J03 Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT.  You're ambitious about culinary excellence and we understand the true strength it takes to be a chef

Your position is to operationally oversee the shift to assist the Executive Head chef in delivering the service to the required specification and to motivate and supervise the chefs, assist in training programmes as directed by the Executive Head Chef/ Chef Manager

You'll be providing this service for our armed forces personnel, improving their quality of life  every day  

What you’ll do:    

  • To oversee the shift and make operational decisions to ensure service delivery
  • To raise any service or performance concerns to line manager in a timely manner 
  • To manage the consumption of ingredients in line with recipe cards establishing targets, exercising economy of food, fuel and prevention of waste
  • Good understanding of menu planning
  • Mange recipe on Line system and ensure that menus and recipes are followed
  • Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence
  • Ensure that the team adhere to the correct cooking, disposal and storage of all food items as directed by the catering manager / centre manager
  • Ensure and monitor that the team are accurately taking and recording temperatures of fridges and freezers, hot cabinets, serveries in line with Sodexo’s Safety Management System
  • Ensure that the handing over procedures and opening up and closing down procedures are compiled to, with emphasis on safety and security
  • To carry out any other reasonable tasks and/or instructions as directed by management

What you bring :  

  • Must have one of the following qualification’s or equivalent; BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND, City and Guild 706/1 and 2, NVQ level 2 and 3 and pose an intermediate level food safety
  • Previous experience working in catering operational role.
  • Basic IT skills
  • Experience in menu production and confident input
  • The enthusiasm to develop and learn new skills

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 apprenticeships and 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 

Package Description
  • 40 hours per week 
  • Early shift 06:00-14:00
    Late Shift 09:30-18:00
  • £ per hour

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