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Chef Supervisor

Job details
Posting date: 06 February 2026
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 February 2026
Location: Colchester, CO2 7UT
Company: Sodexo Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDX/TP/1324814/153730

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Summary

  • 40 hours per week
  • 5 over 7 days per week
  • £13.50 per hour
  • Free Car parking

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced catering professional ready to step up and make a real impact?Sodexo is seeking a Floating Chef Supervisor to join our dynamic team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT, providing high-quality catering support across multiple onsite locations.This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same perfect for someone who thrives on responsibility, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service.

What you’ll do:

As a Floating Chef Supervisor, you will play a key role in the operational delivery of our catering services. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing shifts and supporting ICRL catering leads to ensure services meet required standards

  • Motivating and supervising chefs, helping drive training and development across the team

  • Deputising for Head Chefs during short or long-term absences

  • Championing Sodexo’s values and Collaborative Business Relationship principles (BS11000)

  • Maintaining strong client and customer relationships and representing Sodexo professionally at all times

  • Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety and Sodexo’s SMS standards

  • Managing recipe systems, menu planning and food consumption to support quality and cost-efficiency

  • Overseeing correct food cooking, storage, temperature monitoring and waste prevention

  • Ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety and resource care

  • Supporting catering operations across the site including food preparation, cooking and presentation

  • Handling any performance or service concerns in a timely, proactive manner

  • Carrying out any reasonable tasks directed by management

What you bring:

  • Previous experience in a catering operational role

  • Strong communication skills—both written and verbal

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards

  • Solid understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements

  • Confident IT user—competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  • Relevant catering qualifications such as:

    • BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND

    • City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

    • NVQ Level 2 or 3

    • Intermediate level food safety certification

Desirable

  • Experience working within a military environment

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

At Sodexo, we pride ourselves on creating a positive and inclusive environment.Join us in helping improve the quality of life for our armed forces personnel while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic hospitality setting.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications


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