40 hours per weekMonday to Friday | Alternating weekly shifts and early finish Fridays: Week 1: 7:00am – 3:15pm Week 2: 12:00pm – 8:15pm£14.80 per hourEarly finish on Friday’sFree meals while on shiftOpportunities for career developmentApprenticeships and learning opportunitiesIncreased holiday allowance with length of servicePlus our Sodexo employee benefits packageCommis Chef | King's Cross, N1C, LondonBuild your kitchen skills in a busy, supportive team.At Sodexo, you'll belong in a kitchen team where your skills and hard work help keep the operation running smoothly. Working alongside the Sous Chef and Chef de Partie, you'll support the day-to-day food production, helping prepare fresh ingredients and ensuring everything is ready for service.This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their experience in a professional kitchen. The role is particularly focused on food preparation, including chopping, washing, peeling and preparing ingredients ready to be cooked by the senior chefs. You'll be working within a busy operation serving between 800 and 1,500 people, so good organisation, teamwork and the ability to work at pace are important.What you'll doPrepare fresh ingredients ready for service and productionChop, peel, wash and portion ingredients as requiredPrepare vegetables, salads and other food items to the required specificationSupport the Sous Chef and Chef de Partie with daily food productionEnsure ingredients are prepared accurately and on timeSet up your designated preparation area ready for serviceFollow recipes, specifications and instructions from senior chefsEnsure food is handled safely and hygienically at all timesCarry out temperature checks, food labelling and dating as requiredMaintain stock rotation and minimise food wasteAssist with receiving and storing deliveriesKeep your work area clean, tidy and organised throughout the dayFollow cleaning and sanitation schedulesMaintain high standards of food hygiene and HACCPFollow COSHH, health & safety and company proceduresReport any hazards, defects or equipment issues to the senior chefSupport colleagues and assist across the kitchen when requiredHelp maintain a smooth and efficient kitchen operationAttend required training and meetingsCarry out any other reasonable duties requested by managementWhat you'll bringPrevious experience working in a kitchen or food preparation environmentAround 1 year of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment is desirableFood Hygiene Level 2 certificationGood understanding of basic food preparation techniquesConfidence using knives safely for food preparationGood understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safetyAbility to follow instructions and work to recipes and specificationsGood organisation and time management skillsAbility to work efficiently and accurately in a busy environmentStrong communication and teamwork skillsA positive, flexible and proactive approachWillingness to learn and develop your culinary skillsGood attention to detail and pride in your workProfessional appearance and commitment to wearing the correct uniformDesirable:Experience within a high-volume kitchen or catering environmentExperience preparing food for large numbersHACCP knowledgeExperience within a corporate, hotel, restaurant or hospitality environmentProfessional cookery qualificationExperience working alongside Chefs de Partie and Sous ChefsWhy Sodexo?Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's 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 wellbeing platformEmployee Assistance Programme to support everyday issues, plus legal and financial adviceAccess to a 24-hour Virtual GP ServiceSodexo Discounts Scheme with savings across popular retailersCompany pensionLearning and development opportunitiesCycle to Work SchemeEnhanced family-friendly and leave policiesA little more about SodexoAt 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 Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers every day through our unique combination of Food Services, Facilities Management and Workplace Solutions.We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, Forces Friendly employer and supporter of Early Careers. We encourage our colleagues to get involved with our employee networks, including Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability Network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.Ready to be part of something greater?Bring your passion for food preparation to a busy kitchen, learn from experienced chefs and build the skills you need to develop your culinary career with Sodexo.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
