Register Your Interest – Chef Opportunities
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 - £14.81 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Crowthorne, RG45 7PU |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 1 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Register Your Interest – Catering Chef Opportunities
Location: Wellington College, Duke’s Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU
Pay: £14.81 per hour
Working Pattern & Hours:
- 40 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7
- Full-Time – 52 weeks or Term Time Only – 35 weeks, depending on the opportunity
Benefits:
Opportunities for career development
Sodexo employee benefits package
Bring Your Chef Skills to Something Greater
Are you an experienced chef looking for your next opportunity in a
high-quality hospitality and events environment?
Sodexo is inviting expressions of interest from talented chefs for
future chef opportunities at Wellington College in Crowthorne, Berkshire.
We're looking to connect with chefs from a
wide range of professional kitchen backgrounds. Whether your experience comes from
restaurants, hotels, banqueting, events, contract catering, corporate hospitality, independent schools or other professional kitchens, we'd love to hear from you.
Set within
400 acres of beautiful Berkshire countryside, Wellington College provides a unique environment where quality food, hospitality and exceptional service are at the heart of everything we do.
Registering your interest means you'll be among the first candidates we contact when suitable
chef opportunities become available.
About the Opportunities
We are building a talent pool of experienced and passionate chefs who are interested in future opportunities within our
Wellington College kitchen and hospitality operation.
Our catering operation supports a wide range of requirements, from
formal dinners and banquets to corporate functions, buffets, special occasions and large-scale events.
Depending on the opportunity, you could work across different areas of the kitchen and hospitality operation, preparing and delivering high-quality food for
students, staff, guests and visitors.
We're particularly interested in hearing from chefs who are looking to
develop their experience within hospitality, events and high-volume catering and who want to be part of a professional kitchen environment.
What You’ll Do
Depending on the position, your responsibilities may include:
- Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality food to the required standards.
- Working across a variety of hospitality events, including banquets, formal dinners, buffets and special occasions.
- Taking responsibility for your allocated kitchen section and ensuring it is well organised.
- Working with fresh ingredients and following recipes and menus.
- Supporting the preparation and delivery of large-scale events and functions.
- Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
- Working efficiently during busy service periods and meeting deadlines.
- Supporting the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and successful service.
- Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, allergen management, health & safety and cleanliness.
- Supporting stock control, food rotation and minimising waste.
- Contributing ideas and creativity to menus and food presentation.
- Maintaining a professional approach and delivering excellent service at all times.
What We’re Looking For
We're looking for
passionate, skilled and reliable chefs who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a professional kitchen team.
You may have experience as a:
- Chef de Partie
- Hospitality Chef
- Sous Chef
- Senior Chef
- Hotel Chef
- Restaurant Chef
- Banqueting Chef
- Events Chef
- Contract Catering Chef
- Corporate Hospitality Chef
- School or Education Chef
- Or a similar professional chef role
You'll ideally have:
- Previous professional kitchen experience.
- Strong cooking and food preparation skills.
- Experience working with fresh ingredients.
- The ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment.
- Good knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in food presentation.
- The ability to work under pressure and meet service deadlines.
- A positive, professional and flexible approach.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for food and delivering high-quality dining experiences.
Experience in the following areas would be particularly valuable:
- Hospitality and events
- Banqueting and formal dining
- Hotels and restaurants
- Contract catering
- Corporate catering
- High-volume catering
- Independent schools or education
- Large-scale functions
- Fine dining or premium catering environments
Previous school catering experience isn't essential. We're interested in chefs who can bring their existing skills, experience and passion into a new environment.
What We Offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job—it's an opportunity to be part of something greater. We value our colleagues and are committed to helping you grow, succeed, and thrive.
You'll benefit from:
- Comprehensive Sodexo benefits package.
- Access to wellbeing and mental health support.
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and guidance.
- 24/7 Virtual GP access through our wellbeing platform.
- Exclusive colleague discounts for you, your family, and friends.
- Financial wellbeing tools and retirement plan.
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Volunteering opportunities within local communities.
- Full training, uniform, and ongoing support
Additional Information
For roles offered on a Term Time Only contract, your salary will be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments. This means you will receive a consistent monthly salary throughout the year, including during school holiday periods.
Further information regarding the specific contract and pay arrangements will be provided during the recruitment process.
Ready for your next chef opportunity?
Whether you're an experienced Chef de Partie, Hospitality Chef, Banqueting Chef, Hotel Chef, Restaurant Chef, Sous Chef or Contract Catering Chef, we'd love to hear from you.
Register your interest today and be among the first to hear about future chef opportunities at Wellington College.
Join Sodexo and bring your passion for food to something greater.
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.