- 40 hours per week
- 5 out of 7
- £15.58 per hour
- Sodexo Rewards
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Job Description:
Position: Head Chef at Sodexo, Moolton Barracks SP9 7BX
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Chef to join our team and prepare, cook and present high-quality meals to our customers.
You'll play an important role in delivering excellent food standards while maintaining strong food safety, hygiene and health & safety practices. You'll also help ensure an efficient and successful catering operation, with a focus on customer satisfaction, quality and minimising waste.
What You'll Do:
- Prepare, cook and present food to a consistently high standard.
- Follow recipes, menus and company food preparation procedures.
- Ensure food is presented attractively and meets customer expectations.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness, following a clean-as-you-go approach.
- Monitor and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and serveries.
- Ensure food is stored, recovered, handled and disposed of correctly.
- Ensure food is served at the correct temperatures.
- Support effective stock control and correct storage of food.
- Help minimise food, fuel and other waste.
- Operate the Sodexo recipe, menu and ordering systems in line with company procedures.
- Support the Pay as You Dine operation, with an understanding of costs and profit and loss.
- Report equipment defects, maintenance issues and other concerns to the appropriate Manager.
- Complete effective handovers and follow closing and security procedures.
- Follow all company Quality Control, Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures.
- Work effectively as part of a team while also being able to use your own initiative.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required.
- Continue to develop your skills and knowledge within the role.
What You Bring:
- A City & Guilds 706/1 and 2, NVQ Level 2 or 3, or equivalent qualification.
- A basic Food Safety qualification.
- Good numerical and communication skills.
- Knowledge of food safety and health & safety requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established standards and procedures.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A professional and positive approach to your work.
- A genuine passion for preparing and serving quality food.
Desirable
- IOSH and/or CIEH qualifications, or equivalent.
- Previous experience working within the catering industry.
- Experience of working within a military environment.
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
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Head Chef in Tidworth employer: Sodexo
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