Second Chef

Lead the kitchen in the absence of your senior colleagues & provide support for the production team
Direct the preparation/duties to the commis chefs, chef de parties, and other kitchen staff.
Assisting/sharing in ordering, prep, stock control, and running service & cleandown.
Ensuring strict adherence to all EHO guidelines and systems
improvisation and maximise the use of existing stocks where necessary.
Working with the FOH team to drive the service excellence
Work on the range with the kitchen team to train, guide & develop
Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
Prepare, produce and present food to the highest standard

NVQ lv 2/3 or experience working in a busy kitchen environment
Basic IT skills, with Microsoft packages experience
Experience in menu planning and production
Exposure to bulk cooking
The enthusiasm to develop and learn new skills.
A positive and approachable manner
If you have experience in the above but don't hold experience as a 'sous chef,' we would still love to hear from you

As a Second Chef with Sodexo at Wavell Combined Mess in Aldershot, your culinary expertise and organisational excellence will lead an entire food and beverage production. You'll be providing this service for our armed forces personnel, improving their quality of life every day!

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues, or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24-hour virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment
Competitive compensation
Full training and full protective uniforms supplied

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Package Description
40 hours per week
5 days out of 7
Various Shift Patterns
Monday to Thursday: 06.00-14.30 and 12.30-21.00
Friday 06.00-14.30 and 10.30-19.00
Saturday and Sunday: 08.30-19.00
£13.82 per hour
Car parking onsite

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About The CompanyAbout 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 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.