Full time40 hours per week07:30 - 15:30£13.47 per hourOpportunities for career developmentPlus our Sodexo employee benefits package28 days Holiday increasing to 33 days with service (including bank holidays)Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is RG12 1HLSous chefBracknell - Full timeA recipe for success; Serve incredible food, enjoy incredible perks.At Sodexo, you'll belong in a team and thrive in service.We know that our talented chefs are the key to delivering exceptional service and tasteful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.Build a name with big-brand businesses and corporate clients, delivering high-quality nutritious meals for boardroom lunches, executive events, and daily workplace dining.This role calls for a chef who can blend maintaining excellent standards, while working efficiently in a fast-paced, trend-setting, client-focused environment.What you'll do:Assist the Head Chef in planning, preparing, cooking, and presenting high-standard foodSupport all catering sections: retail, deli, kitchen, vending, hospitality, and caféContribute to menu development with innovative ideas aligned with Sodexos Culinary DRIVE SystemHelp maintain the companys reputation for excellent food and serviceControl portion sizes and monitor waste for efficiencySupport weekly stock takes and report shortages to the Operations ManagerEnsure proper stock management, ordering, and food rotationMaintain accurate records of food production and supplier infoHelp create appealing monthly menus and themed offers within budgetUphold Health & Safety and Food Safety standardsStep in to manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Head ChefAssist in achieving budget targets and food GP%Maintain EHO 5-star Food Hygiene statusSupport customer service and assist FOH team when neededPresent a smart, professional appearance and lead by exampleMaintain tidy, clean work practicesReport to the Head Chef; in their absence, escalate to the Operations Manager and Site GSMNote: Sous Chef responsibilities may evolve with business needsWhat you'll bring:Passionate about food with knowledge of current food trends; able to incorporate trends into the businessGood secondary educationNVQ or Equivalent in catering plus Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificationStrong craft skills backgroundSuccessful and progressive experience in B&I contract or high street commercial restaurant cateringIntermediate Food Hygiene CertificateProven supervisory experienceDemonstrates genuine passion for food and customer serviceStrong financial acumen, including menu, event, and function costingComputer literate with proficiency in Word and ExcelWhy Sodexo?:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; its a chance to be part of something greater.Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way.We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing supportAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeingAccess to a 24hr virtual GP ServiceSodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailersSave for your future by becoming a member of the Pension PlanOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development toolsBike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fitSodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policiesA little more about Sodexo:At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.Were a Disability Confident Leader employer.Were committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Ready to be part of something greater?Feed our customers and well fuel your career.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications