Sous chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1964195/159650
- Location: Cambridge
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £18.51 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 30 July 2026
About the role
40 hours per week
£18.51 per hour
Monday to Friday 07:00 – 15:30
Free use of on site gym
Free Meal on Shift
Free hot and cold beverages on site
50% off travel pass to work
Free use of scooters and e-bikes within the Cambridge area to travel to and from work
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Sous Chef - Cambridge Biomedical Campus, CB2 8PA - Permanent, Full Time
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Sodexo, a global leader in Facilities Services with over 430,000 colleagues worldwide, working at the state of the art Global Headquarters of the leading BioPharmaceutical company in the UK at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
You'll be working at a fabulous restaurant, with a great team, great customers and great food!!!
What you'll do
- Cook up mouth watering menu items, with a passion for perfection
- Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained
- Motivate and develop team members, ensuring that all training is in place
- Contribute financial success through stock rotation, portion control, adapting orders to suit demand and effective stock control, minimising wastage
- Contribute to a positive and innovative kitchen culture
- Bring your ideas to the table and cook up new techniques
What you'll bring
- Proven experience as a Chef in a high volume setting
- Professional cookery or culinary qualifications
- Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise tasks
- Good communication skills
- Commitment to maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards
What we offer:
- On-the-job training with experienced professionals
- Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
- Career development opportunities within Sodexo
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
- Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
- Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 8BF
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