Chef Supervisor

Sodexo France; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in England is seeking a passionate Chef Supervisor for their team at Dalton Barracks. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, motivating staff, and ensuring high standards of food safety and client satisfaction. Candidates should have proven experience in catering, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications. The position offers on-the-job training, career growth opportunities, and various employee benefits including wellbeing support and financial benefits.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a catering operational role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to meet client specifications.
• Motivate and supervise chefs, assisting with their development.
• Deputise for the Head Chef during their absence.

Skills

Catering operations experience

Team supervision

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

MS Office proficiency

Education

BSC (Catering) or equivalent

Level 3 Food Safety certification

Job description

• 35 hours per week
• 5 Days out of 7
• £15.73 per hour

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Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Chef Supervisor to join our catering team at Dalton Barracks, OX13 6JB, delivering exceptional services to our client organisation across multiple onsite locations. You will play a key role in supervising kitchen operations, motivating the team, ensuring high standards, and stepping in for the Head Chef when required.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional environment where quality, teamwork, and client satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.

What you’ll do

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring services meet client specifications across multiple locations.
• Motivate, supervise, support chefs, assisting with training and development programmes.
• Deputise for the Head Chef during periods of absence, making operational decisions to maintain service delivery.
• Ensure correct cooking, disposal, and storage of food in line with company standards and legislation.
• Monitor and record fridge, freezer, hot cabinet, and servery temperatures as per the Sodexo Safety Management System (SMS).
• Guarantee all foods are served and held at required temperatures, with checks accurately probed and recorded.
• Manage ingredient usage in line with recipe cards, exercising cost control and minimising waste.
• Operate and maintain the DRIVE system, ensuring menus and recipes are followed.
• Uphold cleanliness, hygiene, and PPE standards at all times.
• Maintain effective communication with the catering team, management, and the client organisation.
• Lead handover procedures and ensure opening and closing processes are fully completed.
• Attend briefings, meetings, and performance reviews to ensure team and personal objectives are met.
• Maintain strong client and customer relationships, handling feedback professionally and promptly.
• Care for and monitor the correct use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Report near-miss incidents, accidents, and faulty equipment to management in a timely manner.
• Provide catering support services across the site, including preparation, cooking, presentation, storage, and waste disposal.
• Ensure all operational areas meet service standards and comply with health and safety regulations.

What you bring

• Proven experience in a catering operational role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and adherence to standards.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations.
• Competent in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Qualified to one of the following or equivalent: BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND, City & Guilds 706/1 and 2, NVQ Level 2 & 3, with Level 3 Food Safety certification.

Desirable

• Experience in contract catering.

What we offer

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.