Chef

Sodexo France; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company is seeking a passionate Chef to oversee kitchen operations at Strathallan School in Scotland. You will be responsible for managing food quality, developing staff, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will have experience cooking for large groups and leadership skills. This role includes a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Full training provided

Mental health support access

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen.
• Prior staff supervision or line management experience.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food replenishment and maintain cleanliness.
• Develop and mentor kitchen staff.
• Manage all aspects of the catering operation.
• Lead menu creation and ensure food quality.

Skills

Experience cooking on a large scale

Strong knowledge of fresh produce

Leadership and professionalism

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Education

Basic food handling certifications (NVQ Level 2; Level 2 Food Safety Certificate)

Job description

Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: Strathallan School, Forgandenny, Perth PH2 9EG

Salary: £13.78 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Pattern: 5 days over 7

At Strathallan School, we believe in bringing out the best in every pupil — and that includes providing them with healthy, delicious meals in a welcoming environment. As a Chef, you’ll play a key role in supporting this ethos by helping deliver top-quality food to pupils, staff, and visitors.

You’ll be part of a team that values tradition while embracing innovation, in a community that thrives on respect, resilience, and ambition.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the replenishment of food and ensure work areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard
• Develop, mentor, and train kitchen staff to foster an inspiring team culture
• Manage and optimise all aspects of the catering operation, including labour, food, and stock costs
• Maintain consistency in food quality and service standards for staff, visitors, and students
• Lead menu creation and development to keep offerings fresh and exciting
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations

What You Bring

Essential:

• Experience cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students)
• Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen
• Prior staff supervision or line management experience
• Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce them
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment
• Positive leadership, professionalism, and a passion for food
• Hold basic food handling certifications, including: NVQ Level 2; Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• At least one year of hands-on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us create a brighter future!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.