Production Chef

Production Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location:

Clifton College, 32 College Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3JH

Salary:

£13.06 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days in a week (Predominantly Mon-Fri) 07:00 - 15:30

Please note - there is no on-site parking.

Ready to bring your culinary expertise to a place where great food fuels great days? As a Production Chef with Sodexo at Clifton College, you’ll be the driving force behind high‑quality meal preparation, ensuring every dish leaving the kitchen is consistent, delicious, and crafted to the highest standards. You’ll coordinate production schedules, maintain food safety excellence, and support seamless kitchen operations—all while contributing to a positive, motivated team environment.

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:

• Maintain a safe, clean and hygienic kitchen, following all Health & Safety and food hygiene standards.
• Prepare high‑quality food to company and contract specifications, keeping accurate HACCP records.
• Manage ingredients responsibly, ensuring correct storage and temperature control.
• Work closely with senior chefs to support daily production and maintain food quality.
• Help receive and check deliveries when required.
• Keep all work areas clean, tidy and well‑organised at all times.
• Maintain excellent personal hygiene and professional standards.
• Communicate production updates and wastage information clearly.
• Take part in training and team meetings to support your development.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Report any safety issues, accidents or irregularities immediately.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and according to training.

What You Bring:

Essential

• Prior staff supervision or line management experience

• Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation

• Understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce them

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment

• Positive leadership, professionalism, and a passion for food

• Hold basic food handling certifications, including:

  • NVQ Level 2

  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

• At least one year of hands-on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)

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.

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