Commis Chef


Company:	Sodexo Ltd
Salary:	£12.81 - £12.81
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Aug 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

Commis Chef - BePart of Something Greater!

Location ShrewsburySchool, Ashton Rd, Shrewsbury SY3 7BA

Salary £12.81per hour

Hours 40 hoursper week, Weekend on weekend off

WorkingPattern 5 days over 7 (6:30am–3:00pm or 11:30am–8:00pm)

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SY3 7BA

Are you ready to grow your career ina truly inspiring environment?

At Sodexo, we believe great food has the power tobring people together. As a Commis Chef at Shrewsbury School, you’ll bepart of a talented catering team delivering high-quality food and exceptionalservice to a vibrant school community of pupils and staff.

Shrewsbury School is a leading independent school forpupils aged 13–18, with a busy catering operation serving around 2,200 pupilsand staff, three meals a day, seven days a week.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who ispassionate about food, enjoys working as part of a team and wants to developtheir culinary skills in a professional and supportive environment.

Whether you're an experienced Commis Chef looking totake your next step or starting your culinary career, we’ll give you thesupport and training you need to succeed.

What You’llDo:

Working alongside our experienced craft team, you’llhelp deliver fresh, nutritious and well-presented food to a consistently highstandard.

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing and presenting food as directed by the Chef team, ensuring excellent quality, flavour and presentation.

Supporting the smooth and timely preparation and service of meals.

Serving pupils, staff and customers in a friendly, professional and efficient manner.

Replenishing food and equipment throughout service to maintain a seamless operation.

Following food safety, hygiene, allergen, COSHH, fire and health & safety procedures always.

Supporting catering for school events and functions, including set-up, service, clearing and cleaning.

Working with colleagues to maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen and service environment.

Reporting any food safety concerns, accidents, near misses, damage or other issues promptly to the Head Chef or Manager.

Taking part in training and following Sodexo policies, procedures and safe systems of work.

Supporting other local Sodexo sites in an emergency where required.

Being flexible and carrying out reasonable requests from management to help the team deliver an excellent service.

What YouBring:

A passion for food and delivering excellent customer service.

A positive, enthusiastic and proactive approach to work.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment.

A flexible attitude and willingness to support across different areas when needed.

Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

A commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.

A calm and professional approach under pressure.

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent is desirable, although full training and apprenticeship opportunities can be provided.

A good sense of humour and a willingness to contribute to a supportive and friendly team culture.

What WeOffer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong to a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.

Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice and support with work-related or personal issues such as bereavement.

Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24-hour virtual GP and various other services.

The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.

Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.

Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.

A death in service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.

Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.

Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit.

Volunteering opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities.

A flexible and dynamic work environment.

Competitive compensation.

Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of somethinggreater? Apply today!

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

Note: Sodexo reserves the rightto close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

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