Job Introduction Job Title: Sous ChefLocation: Sanofi, ReadingSalary: £32,000As a Sous Chef at Sodexo, you will play a vital role in our culinary team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food and exceptional service to our clients. Your passion for food preparation, presentation, and service will help maintain our reputation for excellence and client satisfaction.In this role, you will assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, supervising the catering team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your attention to detail and strong leadership skills will be essential in maintaining quality standards and driving continuous improvement. Join us at Sodexo and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences.What you'll do:• Oversee all aspects of food preparation and presentation to ensure they meet Sodexo's standards.• Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen team, fostering a positive and efficient working environment.• Ensure timely and efficient service of meals while adhering to quality and safety standards.• Assist in managing inventory and stock control, ensuring financial documentation is accurate and within budget.• Promote excellent customer service practices and maintain strong client relationships.What you bring:• Food Safety Level 3 qualification and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent City & Guilds qualification.• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar culinary role, with strong catering skills and knowledge of HACCP.• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a focus on team motivation and client satisfaction.• Strong financial understanding and experience in managing budgets effectively.• Ability to adapt to changing environments and innovate service offerings.What We OfferWorking with our company 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 who you are; 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 offer:• Flexible and dynamic work environment• Access to ongoing training and development programs• Countless opportunities to grow within the company.• Full training supplied.• Employees can opt to increase their employer contribution up to a maximum of 6% with an equal employee match.• Life Assurance - Coverage of 1x annual salary.• Maximum 10% bonus dependent on performance.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!About SodexoAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. 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.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability Network, So Together, Generations, and Origins.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.