Head Chef

Job Introduction

As a Head Chef at Sodexo, you will plan, execute, cook and manage the production and delivery of daily food, ensuring they are delivered to an exceptionally high standard in accordance with company and client expectations and service level agreements. 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: 

• Plan and cost meals using internal systems to satisfy the food service offer stipulated in the contract while ensuring compliance with fixed food costs. Make sure that menu planning, ordering, and stock management processes only use Sodexo-approved vendors.
• Work in the kitchen assisting with daily food preparation, pioneering, and innovating food concepts, promotions, healthy eating, and sustainable fish options.
• Comply with all company and client policies and statutory regulations relating to Health and Safety, Safe Working Practices, Hygiene, Cleanliness, Fire and COSHH. This will include awareness of any specific hazards in the workplace and training of staff in these.
• Ensure that the temperature of fridges, freezers and hot cupboards / serveries are monitored and recorded in line with company regulations and the Food Safety Act, ensure all areas comply with HACCP.

What you bring: 

• A passion for food and great customer service
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 or NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation or Five Scotvec Catering Modules and two years of experience in catering management and Basic Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate or Three years industry related experience
• Good Communicational Skills including written and spoken English
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and respect for others 
• High standards for your behaviour, appearance, hygiene, and cleanliness at all times.

What we offer:  

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:                                                                                                                          

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment  
• Competitive compensation  
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Package Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Head Chef! This is an exciting opportunity to join us at beautiful Shetland Island! 

Accommodation on Shetland Island while working and Transportation from Aberdeen is included. 

• 73.5 Hours per week, 3 weeks on 3 weeks off 
• £17.10 per hour 
• Holiday pay included 
• Accommodation whilst working on island and transportation to island is included 
• Health and wellness support, Such as eyecare and 24hr GP 
• Cycle to work scheme available post probation (3 months)
• Company pension scheme by Legal and General
• Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice supports
• Family leave options
• Full protective uniform supplied
• Training, development, and progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme 
• Online Recognition Scheme and 100's of discounted online/High Street retailers (Reward Hub)

About the Company

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 100 million 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 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.

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.

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