Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1658112/163429
- Location: Dumbarton
- Job type: Full Time - 36 hours per week
- Salary: £14.61 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 05 November 2026
About the role
Chef
Location: Chivas Brothers, Kilmalid, Stirling Road, Dumbarton, G82 2SS
Pay: £14.61 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week
Shift pattern: Monday–Thursday, 06:00–14:30; Friday, 06:00–10:00
Contract: Permanent, full time
Serve incredible food. Share incredible moments.
Join Sodexo as a Chef at Chivas Brothers, Kilmalid, in Dumbarton. You’ll bring your cooking skills to a busy catering operation, preparing quality food and helping deliver a smooth, efficient service.
If you enjoy a fast-paced kitchen and take pride in every dish, join a team where your experience makes a difference. With weekday working and an early Friday finish, you’ll have your weekends free.
What you’ll do
Prepare, cook and present food to consistently high standards.
Organise preparation and cooking to meet the demands of a high-volume service.
Work with the catering team to deliver meals efficiently and on time.
Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
Support stock rotation, portion control and the reduction of food waste.
Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen.
What you’ll bring
Experience as a chef, with the ability to handle a busy service.
A Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate.
A professional cookery qualification, such as an NVQ or VRQ.
Good organisation and the ability to prioritise under pressure.
A positive approach to teamwork and a commitment to quality.
Experience at a large contract catering site would be an advantage.
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.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Feed our customers and we’ll fuel your career.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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.
Dumbarton, United Kingdom
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