Second Chef
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What you'll do:
Daily food preparation, cooking and service for mess meals, functions and catered events.
Supervising kitchen staff, delegating preparation tasks and supporting team scheduling.
Monitoring stock levels, conducting inventory checks, assisting with ordering and minimising food waste.
Ensuring compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH and health and safety regulations across all kitchen areas.
Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining high food quality standards and leading the team in their absence.
What you bring:
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery, or equivalent vocational experience.
Level 2 or Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering.
Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, Second Chef or Sous Chef in a commercial kitchen, catering or mess environment.
Strong knowledge of HACCP, allergen control, food safety and health and safety compliance, with the ability to lead and communicate effectively while working under pressure.
Basic computer skills for stock control, ordering and recording hygiene checks.
What we offer:
- Working with Sodexo is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. You'll join a team that values your contribution, supports your development and empowers you to make a positive impact every day. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme providing personal, legal and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing tools and retirement planning support
- Cycle to Work scheme and a paid Volunteering Day
- Join Sodexo as a Second Chef in Tidworth, supporting the Head Chef to deliver delicious, high-quality meals while helping lead the kitchen team and maintain the highest standards of food safety and service!
Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery, or equivalent vocational experience.
- Level 2 or Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering.
- Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, Second Chef or Sous Chef in a commercial kitchen, catering or mess environment.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, allergen control, food safety and health and safety compliance, with the ability to lead and communicate effectively while working under pressure.
- Basic computer skills for stock control, ordering and recording hygiene checks.
About Sodexo
Global provider of food and integrated facilities management services.
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