Commis Chef

Job Introduction

Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: Sevenoaks School, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HU

Salary: £12.50 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7 (Flexible shift pattern)

Free Parking, uniform and meals on shift

Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Commis Chef for Sodexo, you'll be at the heart of the school, working closely with our talented Chefs assisting with food and beverage operations and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your attitude will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment. Best of all? No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the replenishment of food and ensure work areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard

• Assist the Senior Chef Team with the smooth running of the kitchen in regard to heading up all hospitality functions, and delivery of the core catering food.

• Monitor the cooking, chilling, and storage of foods, keeping records as required and taking appropriate action where necessary to ensure that we comply with HACCP procedures.

• Prepare all food with due care and attention, particularly regarding customers’ special dietary requirements: for example, nut, dairy or wheat allergies

• Bring to the attention of the Senior Chef Team and deal with maintenance issues so that maintenance dockets can be issued, thereby ensuring that the Kitchen fabric and equipment is kept in a safe, cleanable, and fully functional condition

• Assist with managing special functions, some of which may occur outside normal working hours, for which you will be paid overtime or given time off in lieu.

• Assist with the implementation of cleaning schedules to agreed standards.

• Promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues.

• Promote a good company image to customers and guests by using positive customer service practices.

• Deliver a positive and proactive attitude towards colleagues and visitors, and challenge others with non-positive attitudes
  
  

What You Bring:

Essential:

• Experience cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students)

• Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen

• Demonstrate experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level in a company

• Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation

• NVQ level 2 in food preparation

• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards.     

• Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions.     

• HACCP awareness     

• Demonstrate a flexible attitude to working hours and promote a positive mental outlook to all aspects of work.

• Be always respectful of others with the desire and tenacity to adhere to procedures.    

• Basic Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Certificates 

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Full training and protective uniform provided

• No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!

• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support

• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support

• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits

• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships

• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us create a brighter future!

Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.