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Job Introduction

About the Role

Here at Sodexo, our talented Chefs use their passion to create beautiful dishes using the finest ingredients, whilst being sensitive to nutritional needs and environmental impact.

We put our dedication to fabulous food in the spotlight to showcase what our talented team can do! We are looking for Chef to join our amazing team!

This is a great opportunity to support our Armed Forces and improve the quality of their daily life, as the site is not only their workplace but also a home to many of them!

A few things about you

We want you to bring your passion for food, great communication skills your innovation when you join us!

Being part of a busy team will allow you to demonstrate your excellent service standards, as well as give you opportunities to prepare, cook and present delicious, fresh dishes for our students and staff.

Youll need to have:

Food and Hygiene and Health and Safety Certificates

Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There will be company procedures tofollowso good knowledge ofHACCP, COSHH proceduresandFood Hygiene Regulationis vital.

Package Description

The successful applicant will not have to work every weekend (on average 1 in 3), there is a Christmas stand down so it is very rare you will be required to work over the festive period, and all uniform and safety wear is provided. In addition, there will be opportunities for overtime. You also benefit from free onsite parking, that is secure.

Minimum qualifications required for this post are: 706/1 City and Guilds, NVQ Level 2 or proven experience. If the applicant has no formal qualifications, then they must have a minimum of 5 years Chef experience. Successful applicants will need to complete a Level 2 NVQ in Professional Cookery within 15 months of joining the company (there is no cost to the individual).

There is a joining bonus payable after successful completion of the probation period.

About the Company

Why choose Sodexo?

You dont just join Sodexo, you belong.

What do we mean when we say belong?

Its simple. You create a company where everyone is respected and feels that their ideas count. You take care of the quality of life of your people. You make your workplace inclusive, encouraging people to bring their whole self to work every day. Thats our philosophy in a nutshell.

A career at Sodexo wont tie you down, it actively encourages your progress. The diverse range of roles we offer is truly infinite. Whatever your skills, experience or passion, youll be encouraged and supported to have a fulfilling career.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive 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 Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

Were a Disability Confident Leader employer. Were committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment processtosupportex-forces personnel and reservists,those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Our benefits:

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life, health and wellbeing for our employees we provide discounts and benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs. In addition to the essentials like 20 days holidays (plus bank holidays) and pension contribution, we can help you take advantage of being part of Sodexo with benefits such as;

  • Sodexo Discounts - discounts from over 1,200 top retailers with you earning WOW Points (cashback) as you shop
  • Talk a free wellbeing support helpline for you and your family
  • Up tothreepaid days each yearto volunteer
  • Your Lucky Number Employee Lottery (this also supports the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation)
  • Cycle to work
  • Life assurance

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