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Chef (Level 2 Qualified)

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Are you a NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) qualified Chef? Would you like the security of working for one of the world’s largest employers? Do you want the comfort of not having to work split shifts, late nights and every weekend? Are you passionate about excellent customer service? If you answer yes to all of these then you could be exactly who we are looking for.

Working within the largest integrated catering, retail and leisure facility on Merville Barracks, home to the British Army’s rapid response brigade and delivering the largest food offer across the entire Defence contract, your main role is to deliver an outstanding service to every customer every time.

Being an active part of a large team including Chefs; Kitchen Porters; Coffee Shop Retail Assistants and Retail Assistants, you will play a crucial role in achieving Sodexo’s mission statement of being a world leader in quality of life services

Role Responsibility

As a qualified Chef, you will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and storing of all foods within the kitchen and ensuring the quality of the product complies with Sodexo’s standards at all times as well as meeting food safety and health & safety regulations. There will also be occasions where you will be expected to support other departments within the company at a variety of functions from barbecues to gala balls.

You will be a key figure in our flagship Pay as you Dine experience serving the soldiers and civilian staff their food as well as cooking it in front of their very eyes.  Interacting with our customers is a must and helps to create a home from home for our soldiers.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to work on own initiative within a team environment.
  • Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards.

Desirable

  • Proven track record of employment within the catering/hospitality industry.
  • Food safety level 3 qualification

Package Description

  • Access to a very popular and generous employee discount scheme.
  • Holiday entitlement of 20 days plus 8 bank holidays per year which increases with length of service.
  • Full uniform provided including safety shoes and chef whites.
  • Company sick pay entitlement of 5 full days after 6 months employment.
  • No split shifts.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

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