Salad Chef

Salad Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location:

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

Salary:

£14.22 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days in a week (Predominantly Mon-Fri) 8:00 - 16:30

Please note, there is no on-site parking.

Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Salad Chef for Sodexo at Clifton College, you'll be at the heart of the school, overseeing food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your leadership 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:

• Prepare and present salads to company and contract standards.
• Follow Health & Safety, hygiene, fire, and COSHH regulations.
• Manage allergens safely with clear communication.
• Maintain correct portioning and control of raw materials.
• Support the Head Chef with menus and ordering when needed.
• Keep all food preparation and service areas clean and hygienic.
• Maintain excellent personal hygiene and appearance.
• Provide a friendly, polite, and efficient service to customers.
• Attend required training and team meetings.
• Work collaboratively as part of the Sodexo team.
• Report any accidents, hazards, or irregularities immediately.

What You Bring:

• At least one year’s experience working in a kitchen.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• 706/2 or NVQ Level 2 chef qualification (or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
• Previous catering experience with a strong passion for food, innovation, and team engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate preferred but not essential.
• Good time‑management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to meet and maintain high standards, particularly regarding food hygiene.
• Positive approach to learning and identifying personal training needs.
• Self‑motivated with the initiative to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contribute to team development, and adapt successfully to change.

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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