Hospitality Chef - Berkshire in Crowthorne

Hospitality Chef - Berkshire Hospitality Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose! Location: Wellington College, Duke's Ride, Berkshire, Crowthorne RG45 7PU Salary: 14.85 per hour Hours: 40 hours a week Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days Contract: Term-time only, 34 weeks per year, equated pay Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Hospitality Chef for Sodexo at Wellington 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 deliver exceptional hospitality food for corporate events, private functions, formal dinners, buffets, banquets, and silver service occasions. Produce high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients while maintaining exceptional presentation standards. Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of hospitality menus for a variety of events. Ensure food is replenished and presented to the highest standards throughout service. Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, allergen management, and health & safety standards. Work collaboratively across the wider catering operation to support business requirements. Supervise and support members of the kitchen team, leading by example during service. Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising food waste. Work closely with the senior chef team to continually improve menus and hospitality offerings. Deliver outstanding customer service and create memorable dining experiences for every guest. What You Bring: Minimum of 2 years' experience working within a quality hospitality or professional catering environment, such as hotels, restaurants, hospitality venues, buffets, fine dining, silver service or similar settings. Experience working within a 1-2 Rosette or equivalent quality hospitality environment (Desirable). Strong culinary experience with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced professional kitchen environment. A positive attitude, professionalism and genuine passion for hospitality and food. Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety legislation. NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent professional cookery qualification). Level 2 Food Safety Certificate. 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.