Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2417222/159573
- Location: Knottingley
- Job type: Part Time - 24 hours per week
- Salary: £13.65 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 28 July 2026
About the role
Chef
Location:
Knottingley, WF11 0HP
Contract: Part Time – 24 hours per week
Working Hours
- Monday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- 06:45 – 13:15
Pay
- Monday & Friday: £13.65 per hour
- Saturday & Sunday: £20.50 per hour
Benefits
- Site-specific benefits
- Career development opportunities
- Comprehensive Sodexo employee benefits package
A recipe for success. Serve incredible food. Enjoy incredible perks.
At Sodexo, you'll be part of a team where your talent is recognised, valued and supported. We know that great chefs are at the heart of exceptional dining experiences, and we're looking for someone who takes pride in creating high-quality food while delivering outstanding service.
Working with prestigious corporate clients, you'll prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for workplace dining, executive events and boardroom hospitality. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who enjoys working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment while maintaining the highest culinary standards.
What you'll do
- Prepare and cook delicious, high-quality menu items with passion and attention to detail.
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
- Contribute to a positive, supportive and innovative kitchen culture.
- Bring fresh ideas, creativity and new cooking techniques to the team.
- Work efficiently to deliver consistently excellent food and service.
What you'll bring
- Proven experience as a Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
- Professional cookery or culinary qualifications.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- A strong commitment to food safety, hygiene and quality standards.
- A positive attitude and a passion for delivering exceptional food.
Why Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger.
You'll join a team that values you for who you are, where your work makes a real difference every day. We encourage you to grow, develop your career and thrive in your own way while making a positive impact on the people we serve.
Our benefits include
- Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platform.
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support, including legal and financial advice.
- 24/7 Virtual GP service.
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme with savings at leading retailers.
- Company Pension Plan.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- Bike to Work Scheme.
- Enhanced Sodexo UK & Ireland benefits and leave policies.
A little more about Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving more than 100 million consumers every day through our integrated food services, facilities management and wellbeing solutions.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone is welcomed, respected and supported. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and offer a range of employee networks including Pride, Parents & Carers, Disability, Ability, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role are guaranteed an interview under our Disability Confident Scheme.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Feed our customers and we'll fuel your career
Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume 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.
Knottingley, United Kingdom, WF11 0HP
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