We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Sous Chef to join our team in Reading.

You will support the management of the catering operation on behalf of Sodexo and ensure the catering services are delivered at the exact requirement of our client. You will lead a high performing team of chefs and food service assistants, ensuring that all areas of the operation are working effectively across a five-day operation for breakfasts and lunch.

By joining Sodexo, you will be part of something greater, working in an environment that fosters innovation and supports your professional growth. Become a valued member of our team, where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

• To take responsibility for food production, to include craft team management / ordering commodities / assisting with stock takes / updating statistics and completion of Sodexo Compliance management systems
• To provide strategy and innovation in line with commercial food and menu planning that improve the Company’s reputation for food quality and enhances client and customer experience
• Be responsible for driving compliance of Health, Safety, Food Hygiene and COSHH regulations
• Drive sales through centrally driven menu plans and promotions and ensure compliance through preferred suppliers within the agreed specification and to the agreed performance, qualitative and financial
• Complete regular spot checks of kitchen services to ensure that the Company's documentation and administration procedures are carried out to the laid down standard and that the necessary weekly returns are completed accurately and sent to the appointed office on time. This may be electronically, paper-based, or both, as instructed

You will have a strong catering background and experience in managing and leading chefs and catering teams. It is essential that you have a pro-active attitude and can be flexible in relation to duties. The job also requires someone who can demonstrate that they have strong organisational and planning skills and have the ability to prioritise and manage their time effectively

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In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process

Competitive plus benefits