Bakery Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1141780/154272
- Location: Royston
- Job type: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £14.78 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 05 March 2026
About the role
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm
£14.79 per hour + Sodexo employee benefits package
Opportunities for career development
Bakery Chef
Royston
We are currently seeking a Baking Chef to join our team supporting our corporate client in Royston. This role is primarily focused on producing high-quality, homemade baked goods and desserts for daily service. From comforting crumbles to classic sponges and traditional traybakes, you’ll play a key part in delivering fresh, simple, and delicious home baking each day. You’ll also provide ad hoc support to the wider kitchen team as required.
What you’ll do:
- Prepare and bake a variety of homemade desserts and sweet treats, including crumbles, sponge cakes, traybakes, and other traditional bakes
- Ensure all items are produced to a consistent, high standard of quality and presentation
- Follow recipes and portion controls accurately
- Maintain excellent food safety, allergen awareness, and hygiene standards at all times
- Keep baking areas, equipment, and storage clean, organised, and safe
- Support the wider kitchen team with general food preparation and service when required
- Assist with stock rotation and ingredient ordering where needed
What you’ll bring:
- Experience in baking or pastry preparation within a professional kitchen or similar environment
- A passion for traditional, home-style baking
- Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
- Ability to work efficiently and calmly in a busy kitchen
- A positive, team-focused attitude
- Reliability, attention to detail, and pride in your work
A little more 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 100million 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, SoTogether, 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.
KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Royston, United Kingdom, SG8 5HE
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