Sous Chef

Join Our Team as a Sous Chef/Second Chef at Sodexo in RAF Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6AA At Sodexo, we take pride in delivering exceptional culinary experiences for our armed forces personnel, ensuring they enjoy high-quality meals. As a Sous Chef, you'll lead a dedicated team, share your expertise, and ensure food and beverage excellence. What you'll do:

• Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of senior colleagues, offering guidance and support to the production team.
• Supervise the preparation and duties of commis chefs, chef de parties, and other kitchen staff, ensuring smooth operations.
• Assist in ordering, preparation, stock control, service running, and clean-down duties.
• Maintain strict adherence to Environmental Health Officer (EHO) guidelines and systems to ensure a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
• Maximise the use of existing stock and demonstrate culinary innovation when needed.
• Collaborate with the Front of House (FOH) team to ensure a seamless and excellent service experience.
• Work alongside your kitchen team on the range, training, guiding, and developing talent.
• Oversee sanitation practices, ensuring all employees follow hygiene standards and regulations.
• Prepare, produce, and present food to the highest culinary standards, consistently exceeding expectations.
  
  NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in menu planning and production.
• Exposure to bulk cooking and large-scale meal preparation.
• A strong desire to learn and develop new culinary skills.
• A positive, approachable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Even if you haven't held the title of 'Sous Chef' but have relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you!
  
  Morning shift: 05:30 - 13:30. Middle shift: 11:00 - 19:00. Late shift: 16:15 - 00:15
• Work every other weekend (one weekend in two)
• £17.50 per hour
• Free Car parking on site
• 10% Staff discount in on site shop
• Family days with flying displays
• Enjoy a Costa coffee and a cake at our onsite café the common room
• Sodexo Rewards and Benefits
• Discounts at Sodexo partner brands, 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.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications