Chef Supervisor

• 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

Please Note: Due to the festive period, applications will not be reviewed or shortlisted until 5 January 2026.

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.