Sous Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2163100/153669
- Location: Taunton
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £13.43 per hour
- Closing date: 19 February 2026
About the role
As a Sous Chef for Sodexo at Kings College, South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LA, working for the global catering provider Sodexo. This Team is skilled, Innovative and loves the challenge of an exciting and varied working week. The food we offer our students is the best in the region and beyond, and we need a forward-thinking chef to join our team. We offer straight shifts, and you will be working in a team that revolves around a two-week shift cycle with occasional alterations for functions. We do not work unsociable hours and your holiday allowance includes Bank Holidays. Christmas has an extended period of ‘’gifted’’ holiday.
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:
Be a kitchen star and plan all operations & training for the production team
Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods
Plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts
Work on the range with the kitchen team to train, guide & develop
Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
Prepare, produce and present food to the highest standard
What you bring:
- Food and Hygiene and Health and Safety Certificates
- Experience in menu planning and production
- Experience in or exposure to bulk cooking
- Hold basic food handling skills certification:
- NVQ Level 2 - desirable
- Level 2 Food safety Certificate - desirable
- A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking.
- Training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be ongoing throughout the year.
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 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 and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**
*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of application
Why Sodexo?
“You bring your passion for food. We’ll bring our passion for developing our people”
- £14.21 per hour
- 40 hours per week
- Working pattern: 5 days out of 7, 06:15-14:15 and 11:45-19:45
- Full Time Contract with Overtime opportunities
- 24 – hour Welfare Helpline
- Discounted Gym membership
- Discounted Worldwide Travel and more
- Close to the central town, free meals on duty, free car parking on site, uniforms provided and changing rooms available.
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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.
Taunton, United Kingdom, TA1 3LA
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