Job Introduction Culinary Operations Chef

Location : 310 Broadway, Salford, M50 2UE

Salary : Competitive salary

Working hours : 40 hours, 5 days a week

Key Responsibilities :

- Deliver training modules for Culinary Apprentices in partnership with training providers.
- Refine and improve training content to strengthen practical skills and daily production standards.
- Review apprentice progress and feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the Culinary Career Pathways Framework and identify training needs.
- Deliver masterclasses and support content creation for the Culinary Centre of Excellence.
- Assist with food preparation for events, tastings, presentations, and menu launches.
- Support central culinary projects and development initiatives.

Essential Skills :

- Robust foundational chef skills and experience in a professional kitchen.
- Flexibility to travel, as training courses and activities may take place across the country.
- Willingness to attend and support culinary competitions, representing the organisation where required.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a professional chef is required.
- Creativity and passion for modern, sustainable and health focused food.
- Robust communication, organisation, and time management abilities.
- Willingness to learn and develop within a corporate food innovation environment.
- A Senior Culinary Level 4 desirable but not essential

Desirable Skills :

- Interest or experience in recipe development, R&D; kitchens, or corporate catering.
- Understanding of plant‑forward, seasonal, and sustainable menu principles.
- Experience supporting events, tastings, or culinary demonstrations.

Sodexo’s Business Support segment sits at the heart of our organisation,



providing the essential services that keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently. As a central function, Business Support brings together a diverse range of specialist teams - including our technology and digital services - to deliver the systems, processes and expertise that enable Sodexo to thrive.

From driving innovation to ensuring seamless administrative, commercial and operational support, the Business Support segment plays a critical role in strengthening performance across all parts of the business. Joining this segment means becoming part of a collaborative, solutions‑focused environment where your work directly contributes to the success of our people, our clients and the communities we serve.

Working with Sodexo 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 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.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Advantages & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

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