Sous Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1300019/159653
- Location: Shetland
- Job type: Full Time - 73.5 hours per week
- Salary: £16.69 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 30 July 2026
About the role
Sous Chef
Sellaness Lodge, Sellaness Industrial Estate, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9QR
Pay:
£16.69 per hour
Rotation:
3 weeks on / 3 weeks off (73.5 hours worked during each on-shift, with continuous pay based on 36.75 hours per week)
Enjoy a Career with a Lifestyle to Match
Looking for a role that offers more than just a kitchen? Join Sodexo as a Sous Chef at Sellaness Lodge in the stunning Shetland Islands, where you'll enjoy an excellent work-life balance with a unique rotational schedule, allowing you to fully switch off during your three weeks at home.
You'll work alongside a supportive team delivering high-quality catering services while enjoying fantastic benefits, comfortable accommodation, and one of the UK's most spectacular locations.
What's Included?
- £16.69 per hour
- Free private en-suite accommodation
- Nutritious meals provided throughout your stay
- Free return travel between Aberdeen and Shetland
- Access to a modern 24/7 on-site gym
- Laundry service
- Three weeks on, three weeks off rotation
- Excellent work-life balance
Life in Shetland
Chef Manager Steven Kellighan shares his experience:
"Working for Sodexo in Shetland is rewarding in so many ways. Being away from family for three weeks can be challenging, but the time off afterwards makes it worthwhile. I enjoy getting out for walks and cycling, especially during the long summer evenings. The accommodation has a fantastic 24/7 gym, the bar is a great place to socialise, and all meals are provided with plenty of choice. You can genuinely work for three weeks without spending any money if you don't want to."
About the Role
As Sous Chef, you'll support the Head Chef and Chef Manager in delivering an exceptional food service while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, health and safety.
You'll help lead the kitchen team, ensure smooth day-to-day operations, and contribute to creating a positive dining experience for every customer.
What you’ll do
- Prepare and cook meals to agreed recipes, quality standards and portion sizes.
- Ensure all meals are served on time and meet both Sodexo and client expectations.
- Maintain exceptional food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety standards, including accurate temperature records.
- Assist with menu planning and development.
- Manage and monitor kitchen cleaning schedules.
- Support the Head Chef/Chef Manager with budgeting, ordering, stock control and stock takes.
- Ensure all catering equipment is used safely, maintained correctly and any faults are reported promptly.
- Maintain excellent personal hygiene and ensure compliance with company policies and food safety legislation.
- Participate in training, safety initiatives and continuous professional development.
- Carry out additional duties as required, including supporting site operations such as unloading deliveries where appropriate.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, organised under pressure and committed to delivering excellent service.
You'll ideally have:
- City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 (or equivalent professional cookery qualification)
- REHIS Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent) – essential
- At least two years' catering or commercial kitchen experience
- Strong knowledge of food safety, COSHH and health & safety regulations
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A proactive attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement
Why Join Sodexo?
At Sodexo, we know our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding career with outstanding benefits and genuine opportunities for development.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Unique 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation
- Free accommodation, meals and return travel
- Modern on-site gym
- Laundry service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 24/7 Virtual GP
- Company pension scheme
- Discounts with leading retailers
- Learning and career development opportunities
- Enhanced family-friendly and wellbeing benefits
- Bike to Work Scheme
- An inclusive workplace where everyone belongs
Ready to Apply?
If you're a talented Sous Chef who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering exceptional food and wants a role that offers genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your next adventure with Sodexo in Shetland
Sodexo reserves the right to close this vacancy early should a high volume of applications be received.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
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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.
Shetland, United Kingdom, ZE2 9QR
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