Barista Job Description

Are you looking for a customer orientated job that provides a stable income, regular shifts and excellent career prospects?
If so, you are in luck as a Barista job can provide all of these things and what&rsquo;s more, Blue Arrow recruits Baristas for Sodexo to fulfil roles in many areas.
If you are a person who enjoys working with the public, providing an excellent level of customer service at all times, then a Barista job may be the perfect job for you.&nbsp;
What are the main duties of a Barista? 
A Barista takes on a range of roles including:
<ul>
<li>Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, artisan and speciality beverages.</li>
<li>Cleaning and sanitising work areas, utensils and equipment</li>
<li>Cleaning service and seating areas</li>
<li>Describing menu items and suggesting products to customers</li>
<li>Servicing customers and taking orders</li>
<li>Ordering, receiving and distributing stock supplies</li>
<li>Receiving and processing customer payments</li>
</ul>
To land a job as &shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;a Barista you will need to show some previous experience in a retail or hospitality role such as waiter/waitressing, front of house, coffee shop or caf&eacute; experience. Alongside some of these more general skills, good Baristas should possess:
<ul>
<li>Great communication skills</li>
<li>A happy, friendly personality</li>
<li>Customer service skills and knowledge</li>
<li>High level of attention-to-detail</li>
<li>Good level of literacy and numeracy</li>
<li>Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge</li>
<li>Adaptable to change and willing to embrace new ideas and processes</li>
<li>Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work</li>
<li>Positive and approachable manner</li>
<li>Team player qualities</li>
</ul>
Finding the right balance between your work and your lifestyle is really important. With a Barista job you will often find that your shifts include days and weekends and, on many occasions, include Bank Holidays. Shift working can work extremely well for those who have home and family commitments providing a career that enables you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Throughout your career as a Barista you will gain a vast cross-section of transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, organisation, problem-solving, multitasking, reliability and attention to detail that can be utilised in many roles and industries.
If you are enthusiastic about self-development and embrace opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge whenever possible, you could build a long and rewarding career, not only as a Barista but also in other roles in the catering and hospitality industry.
Ready to apply for a Barista job? <a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/hospitality-and-catering">Click here&nbsp;to see our latest opportunities.</a>
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<h2>What's it like to be a Barista?</h2>
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Thanks to 412,000 employees, Sodexo provides catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo they believe in the difference a day makes.
That&rsquo;s why Sodexo is proud to focus on people&rsquo;s essential needs: seeing them as key to improve the quality of life. They know that by focusing on the tangible, the real, the concrete improvements, day after day, for millions of people, they have a big impact not only on individuals but also on society and the planet. They believe it all starts with the everyday.
Blue Arrow supports Sodexo through staff procurement and placement for around 4,000 roles a month, which includes the below job roles:

Blue Arrow recruits many Head Chefs for Sodexo to fulfil roles in&nbsp;hospitals, schools, military bases and at events.
<a href="../../featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/head-chef-job-description">Learn more about the role of a Head Chef at Sodexo.</a>

Head Chef

A Sous Chef reports directly to the Head Chef, and the role is made up of many varying responsibilities including directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks.
<a href="../../featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/sous-chef-job-description">Learn more about the role of a Sous Chef at Sodexo.</a>

Sous Chef

If you are a reliable, quick thinking, creative person then a job as a Chef de Partie may be the perfect job for you.
<a href="../../featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/chef-de-partie-job-description">Learn more about the role of a Chef de Partie at Sodexo.</a>

Chef de Partie

A Commis Chef assists a section chef, also known as a Chef de Partie. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including assisting in the food preparation process.
<a href="../../featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/commis-chef-job-description">Learn more about the role of a Commis Chef at Sodexo.</a>

Commis Chef

A Hospital Porter's role is made up of many varying responsibilities including transferring patients between various areas of the hospital.
<a href="../../featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/hospital-porter-job-description">Learn more about the role of a Hospital Porter at Sodexo.</a>

Hospital Porter

A Kitchen Porter reports to all chefs within the kitchen environment. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including basic food preparation.
<a href="../../featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/kitchen-porter-job-description">Learn more about the role of a Kitchen Porter at Sodexo.</a>

Kitchen Porter

A Cleaner's role can vary depending on their working environment but in general their duties will include cleaning, stocking and suppling designated facility areas.&nbsp;
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<a href="../../featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/cleaner-job-description">Learn more about the role of a Cleaner at Sodexo.</a>

Cleaner

A Barista takes on a range of roles that includes preparing and serving hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, artisan and speciality beverages.
<a href="../../featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/barista-job-description">Learn more about the role of a Barista at Sodexo.</a>

Barista

Sodexo was recognised for its gender equality leadership by The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2018 for the fifth year in a row. Browse their latest jobs across food and facilities management and learn more about working at this award-winning corporation.

Working with Sodexo

Are you looking for a job that provides an opportunity to break into the Catering and Hospitality industry while providing a stable income, and regular shifts?
If so, you are in luck as a Kitchen Porter job can provide all of these things and what&rsquo;s more, Blue Arrow recruits many Kitchen Porter&rsquo;s for Sodexo to fulfil roles in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/working-environments">hospitals, schools, military bases and at events</a>.
If you are a reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic about developing your skills, then a job as a Kitchen Porter may be the perfect job for you.&nbsp;
What are the main duties of a Kitchen Porter?
A Kitchen Porter reports to all chefs within the kitchen environment. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:
<ul>
<li>Basic food preparation</li>
<li>Washing up, cleaning and clearing all kitchen areas</li>
<li>Unloading and putting away deliveries</li>
<li>Emptying bins, sweeping and mopping floors</li>
<li>Ensuring all equipment is clean and put away correctly</li>
<li>Deep cleaning fridges and store rooms to maintain sanitary and kitchen safety standards</li>
</ul>
To land a job as &shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;a Kitchen Porter you will need&shy;:
<ul>
<li>Level 1 Food Safety Award</li>
<li>Awareness of manual handling techniques</li>
<li>Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety</li>
<li>Experience of kitchen equipment</li>
<li>Basic understanding of English</li>
</ul>
Desirable and useful but not necessary qualifications and skills include:
<ul>
<li>Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award</li>
<li>Level 2 Food Safety Awards</li>
<li>Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives</li>
<li>Any relevant experience in a commercial kitchen environment</li>
</ul>
Alongside some of these more general skills all good Commis Chefs should possess:
<ul>
<li>Basic food preparation skills such as vegetable preparation</li>
<li>Understanding of kitchen equipment</li>
<li>Understanding of cleaning kitchen equipment</li>
<li>Understanding of cleaning kitchen areas and surfaces</li>
<li>Ability to prepare and clear food service</li>
<li>Knowledge of kitchen health and safety</li>
<li>Knowledge of food hygiene practices</li>
<li>Good oral communication</li>
<li>Attention to detail</li>
<li>Good level of numeracy</li>
<li>Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes</li>
<li>Positive and approachable manner</li>
<li>Team player qualities</li>
</ul>
If you are enthusiastic about self-development and embrace opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge whenever possible, you could build a long and rewarding career in catering and hospitality progressing to a role as a Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef if desired.
Finding the right balance between your work and your lifestyle is really important, with a Kitchen Porter job you will often find that your shifts include days, evenings and weekends so be sure to consider your home and family commitments and choose a career that enables you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Being a Kitchen Porter can bring many varied challenges and learning opportunities depending on the location in which you work. You can find out more about each sector you could find yourself working in as a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/working-environments">Kitchen Porter for Sodexo here.</a>&nbsp;
If you are looking to the future, then it is good to know that career progression prospects are excellent as a Kitchen Porter. The role provides the opportunity to learn and develop specialist skills and knowledge while gaining industry qualifications and experience.
While working as a Kitchen Porter you will gain a vast cross section of transferrable skills such as organisation, communication, problem-solving, multitasking, diligence and attention to detail that can be utilised in many roles and industries.
Ready to apply for a Kitchen Porter job?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/jobs">Click here&nbsp;to see our latest opportunities.</a>&nbsp;
Don&rsquo;t underestimate yourself, check out our other catering roles and see if there is one more suited to your experience and qualifications.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/commis-chef-job-description">Commis Chef&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>

What's it like to be a Kitchen Porter? 

Kitchen Porter Job Description

Are you looking for a job that provides an opportunity to learn and grow, a stable income, regular shifts and excellent career prospects. If so, you are in luck as a Sous Chef job can provide all of these things and what&rsquo;s more, Blue Arrow recruits many Sous Chefs for Sodexo to fulfill roles in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/sous-chef-job-description">hospitals, schools, military bases and at events</a>. If you are a reliable, quick thinking, creative person then a job as a Sous Chef may be the perfect job for you.&nbsp; What are the main duties of a Sous Chef?&nbsp; A Sous Chef reports directly to the Head Chef. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:
<ul>
<li>Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks</li>
<li>Cooking and preparing high quality dishes</li>
<li>Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes</li>
<li>Supervising all kitchen stations</li>
<li>Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels</li>
<li>Being responsible for health and safety</li>
<li>Being responsible for food hygiene practices&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created</li>
<li>Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering</li>
<li>Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines</li>
</ul>
To land a job as a Sous Chef you will need:
<ul>
<li>Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards</li>
<li>Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award</li>
<li>Minimum 2 years relevant experience</li>
<li>Awareness of manual handling techniques</li>
<li>Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience of kitchen equipment</li>
<li>Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives</li>
<li>Competent level of English spoken and written</li>
</ul>
Desirable and useful but not necessary qualifications include:
<ul>
<li>City &amp; Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2</li>
<li>Level 3 Food Safety Awards</li>
</ul>
Alongside some of these more general skills, all good Sous Chefs should possess:
<ul>
<li>Good knowledge of all sections</li>
<li>Ability to produce good quality food</li>
<li>Good oral communication</li>
<li>Team management skills</li>
<li>High level of attention to detail</li>
<li>Good level of numeracy</li>
<li>Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you</li>
<li>Adaptablity to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes</li>
<li>Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work&nbsp;</li>
<li>Positive and approachable manner</li>
<li>Team player qualities</li>
</ul>
If you are enthusiastic about self-development and embrace opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge whenever possible, you could build a long and rewarding career as a Sous Chef, progressing to a role as a Head Chef if desired. Finding the right balance between your work and your lifestyle is really important, with a Sous Chef job you will often find that your shifts include days, evenings and weekends so be sure to consider your home and family commitments and choose a career that enables you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Being a Sous Chef can bring many varied challenges and learning opportunities depending on the location in which you work. You can find out more about each sector you could find yourself working in as a Sous Chef for Sodexo&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/working-environments">here</a> If you are looking to the future, then it is good to know that career progression prospects are excellent as a Sous Chef. The role provides the opportunity to learn and develop specialist skills and knowledge while developing your craft with creativity and flair.&nbsp; While working as a Sous Chef you will gain a vast cross section of transferable skills such as organisation, communication, problem-solving, multitasking, diligence and attention to detail that can be utilised in many roles and industries. Ready to apply for a Sous Chef job?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/hospitality-and-catering">Click here to see our latest opportunities.</a>&nbsp; Don&rsquo;t underestimate yourself, check out our other catering roles and see if there is one more suited to your experience and qualifications.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/head-chef-job-description">Head Chef</a></li>
</ul>

What's it like to be a chef? 

Sous Chef Job Description

If you are enthusiastic about self-development and embrace opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge whenever possible, you could build a long and rewarding career as a Chef de Partie progressing to a role as a Sous Chef or Head Chef if desired.
Finding the right balance between your work and your lifestyle is really important, with a Chef de Partie job you will often find that your shifts include days, evenings and weekends so be sure to consider your home and family commitments and choose a career that enables you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Being a Chef de Partie can bring many varied challenges and learning opportunities depending on the location in which you work. You can find out more about each sector you could find yourself working in as a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/working-environments">Chef de Partie for Sodexo here.</a>
If you are looking to the future, then it is good to know that career progression prospects are excellent as a Chef de Partie. The role provides the opportunity to learn and develop specialist skills and knowledge while developing your craft with creativity and flair.
While working as a Chef de Partie you will gain a vast cross section of transferable skills such as organisation, communication, problem-solving, multitasking, diligence and attention to detail that can be utilised in many roles and industries.
Ready to apply for a Chef de Partie job?<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/hospitality-and-catering">&nbsp;Click here&nbsp;to see our latest opportunities.</a>
Don&rsquo;t underestimate yourself, check out our other catering roles and see if there is one more suited to your experience and qualifications.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/head-chef-job-description">Head Chef</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/sous-chef-job-description">Sous Chef</a></li>
</ul>

Are you looking for a job that gives you the opportunity to lead a team and perfect your skills, while providing a stable income, regular shifts and excellent career prospects?&nbsp;
If so, you are in luck as a Chef de Partie job can provide all of these things and what&rsquo;s more, Blue Arrow recruits many Chef de Partie&rsquo;s for Sodexo to fulfil roles in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/working-environments">hospitals, schools, military bases and at events.</a>
If you are a reliable, quick thinking, creative person then a job as a Chef de Partie may be the perfect job for you.
What are the main duties of a Chef de Partie?
A Chef de Partie runs a specific section in a kitchen, and report to the Sous Chef. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:
<ul>
<li>Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the speciality section</li>
<li>Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes</li>
<li>Preparing meat and fish</li>
<li>Assisting with the management of health and safety</li>
<li>Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices</li>
<li>Managing and training any Commis Chefs</li>
<li>Monitoring portion and waste control</li>
<li>Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards</li>
</ul>
To land a job as a Chef de Partie you will need:
<ul>
<li>City &amp; Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2</li>
<li>Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards</li>
<li>Minimum 1 years relevant experience</li>
<li>Awareness of manual handling techniques</li>
<li>Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety</li>
<li>Experience of kitchen equipment</li>
<li>Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives</li>
<li>Understandable level of English spoken and written</li>
</ul>
Desirable and useful but not necessary qualifications include:
<ul>
<li>Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award</li>
<li>Level 3 Food Safety Awards</li>
</ul>
Alongside some of these more general skills that all good Chef de Parties should possess:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge and ability to run a section</li>
<li>Ability to work without close supervision</li>
<li>Ability to manage Commis Chefs</li>
<li>Ability to produce good quality food in all sections Good oral communication</li>
<li>Team management skills</li>
<li>High level of attention to detail</li>
<li>Good level of numeracy</li>
<li>Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you</li>
<li>Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes</li>
<li>Positive and approachable manner</li>
<li>Team player qualities</li>
</ul>

Chef De Partie Job Description

Are you looking for a role that provides a stable income and regular shifts alongside the opportunity to take pride in your work and go home knowing you have done a good job?
If so, you are in luck as a job as a cleaner can provide all of these things and what&rsquo;s more, Blue Arrow recruits Cleaners for Sodexo to fulfil roles in some of the largest hospitals in the UK including,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/sodexo-locations/manchester-royal-infirmary">Manchester Royal Infirmary</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/sodexo-locations/royal-stoke-hospital">Royal Stoke Hospital&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/sodexo-locations/wythenshawe">Wythenshawe Hospital</a>.&nbsp;
If you are someone with excellent attention-to-detail, high standards and a desire to do your job to the best of your ability every day then a cleaning job may be the perfect job for you.&nbsp;
What are the main duties of a Cleaner?
A Cleaner's role can vary depending on their working environment but in general their duties will include:
<ul>
<li>Clean, stock and supply designated facility areas</li>
<li>Dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping</li>
<li>Carry out deep cleaning and detailed cleaning tasks</li>
<li>Notify management of deficiencies or repairs required</li>
<li>Stock and maintain supply rooms</li>
</ul>
To land a job as &shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;a Cleaner you do not need any specific qualifications or experience but some of the general skills that a good Cleaner should possess are:
<ul>
<li>Good interpersonal and communication skills</li>
<li>Physical abilities</li>
<li>Good numeracy and literacy</li>
<li>High level of attention-to-detail</li>
<li>Good organisational abilities</li>
<li>Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge</li>
<li>Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes</li>
<li>Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work</li>
<li>Positive and approachable manner</li>
<li>Team player qualities</li>
</ul>
If you are enthusiastic about self-development and embrace opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge whenever possible, you could build a great career as a Cleaner, especially in a specialised setting such as a hospital or a school where diligence, attention to detail and the ability to work under strict guidelines are extremely important. The knowledge you will develop in the areas of contamination prevention and the safeguarding of vulnerable people will be invaluable for future employment opportunities.
Finding the right balance between your work and your lifestyle is important, with a cleaning job you will often find that your shifts include days, evenings and weekends. Shift patterns can work extremely well for those who have home and family commitments providing a career that enables you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Being a Cleaner can bring different challenges and learning opportunities depending on the location in which you work. You can find out more about each sector that you could find yourself working in as a<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/working-environments">&nbsp;Cleaner for Sodexo here.</a>
Throughout your career as a Cleaner you will gain a vast cross-section of transferable skills such as organisation, communication, problem-solving, multitasking, diligence and attention-to-detail that can be utilised in many roles and industries.
Ready to apply for a Cleaner job?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/jobs">Click here&nbsp;to see our latest opportunities.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
To find out more about where you could take your career as a Cleaner check out our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/career-advice/how-to-become-a-cleaner">how to become guide here.</a>

Cleaner Job Description

Are you looking for a job that brings prestige, pride and creativity while providing a stable income and excellent career prospects?&nbsp; If so, you are in luck as a Head Chef job can provide all of these things and what&rsquo;s more, Blue Arrow recruits many Head Chefs for Sodexo to fulfill roles in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/working-environments">hospitals, schools, military bases and at events.</a> If you are someone who thrives in a busy atmosphere, can handle the pressure of a thriving kitchen, and has stamina, creativity and attention-to-detail then a Head Chef job may be the perfect job for you.&nbsp; What are the main duties of a Head Chef?&nbsp; A Head Chef role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:
<ul>
<li>Controlling and directing the food preparation process</li>
<li>Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer</li>
<li>Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels</li>
<li>Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality</li>
<li>Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering</li>
<li>Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines</li>
<li>Being responsible for health and safety</li>
<li>Being responsible for food hygiene practices</li>
</ul>
To land a job as a Head Chef you will need:
<ul>
<li>City &amp; Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering</li>
<li>NVQ Level 3</li>
<li>Level 1,2 and 3 Food Safety Awards</li>
<li>Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award</li>
<li>Minimum 2 years relevant experience</li>
<li>Awareness of manual handling techniques</li>
<li>Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety</li>
<li>Experience of kitchen equipment</li>
<li>Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives</li>
<li>Competent level of English spoken and written</li>
</ul>
Alongside some of these more general skills, all good Head Chefs should possess:
<ul>
<li>Excellent knowledge of all sections</li>
<li>Ability to produce excellent high-quality food</li>
<li>Good oral communication</li>
<li>Team management skills</li>
<li>High level of attention to detail</li>
<li>Good level of numeracy</li>
<li>Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you</li>
<li>Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes</li>
<li>Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work&nbsp;</li>
<li>Positive and approachable manner</li>
<li>Team player qualities</li>
</ul>
If you are enthusiastic about self-development and embrace opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge whenever possible, you could enjoy a long and rewarding career as a Head Chef. Finding the right balance between your work and your lifestyle is really important, with a Head Chef job you will often find that your shifts include days, evenings and weekends so be sure to consider your home and family commitments and choose a career that enables you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Being a Head Chef can bring different challenges and learning opportunities depending on the location in which you work. You can find out more about each sector you could find yourself working in as a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/working-environments">Head Chef for Sodexo here</a>. If you are looking to the future, then it is good to know that career progression prospects are excellent as a Head Chef. The role provides the opportunity to learn and develop specialist skills and knowledge while developing your craft with creativity and flair.&nbsp; While working as a Head Chef you will gain a vast cross section of transferable skills such as organisation, communication, problem-solving, multitasking, diligence and attention-to-detail that can be utilised in many roles and industries.
 Ready to apply for a Head Chef job?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/working-environments">Click here to see our&nbsp;latest opportunities.</a>
&nbsp;

What's it like to be a Chef?

Head Chef Job Description

Where do you currently work and what do you do?&nbsp;
I am a relief Chef for Blue Arrow servicing many sites including Sodexo sites.&nbsp;&nbsp;
How long have you been a Chef?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Put it this way, my daughter is 38 and I have been a Chef longer than I have been a father.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tell me about a typical day at work&nbsp;
I start at the crack of dawn, some days I am prepping for the Head Chef and other days I am cooking the main meals. It depends on the day really.&nbsp;&nbsp;
How to Sodexo sites compare to others?&nbsp; 
All catering sites are pretty much the same now, how things change is more dependent on the Head Chef you are working under. Some Chefs give you more freedom than others while some provide more support it is not really down to the site, more the team.&nbsp;
Are you ever nervous about starting at a new site?&nbsp;&nbsp;
No, I am an outgoing person so it&rsquo;s fine for me. I have been doing it so long now.&nbsp; You just have to be confident in your skills. Your cooking will speak for itself.&nbsp;
Do you receive any training before you start at a new site? 
As a Chef you are expected to know what you are doing to fulfil your job but they will give you training if things are different for a particular site. Mostly your Chef training covers you for everything you need to know.&nbsp; 
Are you aware of any career progression or self-development options? 
I personally want to retire soon so I would prefer to try something a little different before I do that, so I am not looking to progress any further as a Chef at this stage in my life.&nbsp; I do get the chance to cook the food I want and I don&rsquo;t always have to follow a strict menu so I can develop my creativity in cooking.&nbsp; 
What do you like most about being a Chef? 
I love pleasing people. For me, I aim to please the people I am serving because if they like the food I cook then they are happy and then my boss is happy. It starts with keeping the customers happy and serving good food.&nbsp; 
What do you dislike most about your job? 
Stock control because the lifting and carrying is not easy for someone as &lsquo;young&rsquo; as me. I would get away from that part if I could.&nbsp; 
What is your kitchen environment like? 
It is pretty standard, we have the equipment we need, the facilities are comparable with others. Kitchens don&rsquo;t tend to vary too much throughout the industry, but I will say that Sodexo is pretty high up there for attracting good Chefs, did you know that some celebrity Chefs started out at Sodexo! 
What are the other Chefs in your team like? 
They are ok, kind of like anywhere really, 90% are great the odd few are not so great but that&rsquo;s just the way it goes with people.&nbsp; 
Do you receive on the job support from management? 
The Head Chef is your first port of call, they will always encourage you to ask if you don&rsquo;t know something or if you need help.&nbsp; 
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in a catering career?&nbsp; 
Where possible try to get an apprenticeship, you will learn so much but also, if you can go to college to learn to be a Chef and work in an agency, the experience will be the most valuable thing you can get.&nbsp; 
Always try to do as many courses as you can, vary things as well. Do a course in confectionery or pastry, anything that will build your CV up and get you the most opportunities to develop your cooking.&nbsp; 
Would you recommend being a Chef to a friend? 
Absolutely, it is hard and the mainstream pay is not great but if you love to cook then it is not about the money it is about doing what you love and building recognition for your talents.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Relief Chef

The array of opportunities is as diverse and vast as the Sodexo workforce... If you&rsquo;ve recently graduated from university, there&rsquo;s a chance Sodexo looked after your accommodation. If you&rsquo;ve been in hospital, Sodexo staff may have cleaned the floors of your ward. If you have children at school, it might be Sodexo staff made sure they ate their greens. Sodexo employees play a key role in national security; they ensure the Army marches on a full stomach and rehabilitate offenders. The result is endless opportunities for personal and professional growth.&nbsp; Working for Sodexo in a Hospital Hospital Catering &ndash; Head Chef &amp; all other chef roles Hospital food has a poor reputation and Sodexo catering staff work hard to dispel the myths and ensure that hospital food remains nutritious and delicious. A Hospital Chef produces large quantities of food for patients, staff, visitors and occasional functions. Working within a hospital catering service, those employed in a Chef role assist in all aspects of preparation, production, food service, and cleaning duties associated with the provision of a high-quality catering service. Food is prepared following precise recipes that are designed to provide a high-quality nutritional meal for patients to aid their recovery. These recipes also contribute to an efficient spend, ensuring portion control to contribute to the reduction of food waste. A Hospital Chef ensures that strict food safety standards are followed, ensuring the meals served are safe for consumption.
Hospital Domestic and Housekeeping Services &ndash; Cleaner
Focusing on clean and tidy environments and infection prevention. Creating a warm and welcoming service to make sure that the patient experience is the best it can be, while giving clinical teams the time to focus on patient-centred clinical care. Domestic services staff work in clinical and non-clinical areas. They have a very important role in making sure that all areas are clean and safe places where staff can care for patients. Working in a hospital provides an excellent opportunity for a cleaner to develop their skills and knowledge in an environment that requires diligence, attention-to-detail and the ability to work under strict guidelines.&nbsp; Domestic and cleaning staff generally work shifts that include days, nights, early starts, evenings and weekends.&nbsp; You can find out more about becoming a <a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/cleaner-job-description">Hospital Cleaner for Sodexo here</a> Hospital Portering and Logistics &ndash; Hospital Porter&nbsp; A hospital porter moves patients, equipment and numerous other medical items between the various areas of a hospital. Hospital porters are essential in maintaining the smooth running of a hospital. The work can be physically demanding as porters are on their feet throughout the day, and often have to push wheelchairs and trolleys. Most of the working day is spent indoors, but hospital porters may have to travel between different buildings or locations. You can find out more about becoming a <a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/hospital-porter-job-description">Hospital Porter for Sodexo here </a> Sodexo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Working for Sodexo in Prestige Events Catering - Event Chef &amp; all Chef roles Event Chefs deliver the culinary and food safety elements of events including client tastings, chef management, food safety compliance and operational standards.&nbsp; Creating exceptional dishes at extraordinary events such as Royal Ascot, Tour de France, The Open Championship, RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the Rugby World Cup. An event chef experiences a varying environment and often works under pressure to provide an exceptional culinary service to specified timescales and the demand of consistency across all dishes on a high volume turnout.
Working for Sodexo in Schools
School Catering &ndash; Head Chef &amp; all Chef roles Working in a school provides a vibrant working environment with the opportunity to produce fresh food from scratch delivering healthy, tasty dishes to children and staff. Children can be the most discerning of customers and their pallet is often under-estimated, working in a school brings the opportunity for a Chef to build on their knowledge of healthy eating that does not compromise on taste.
Sodexo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
 School Cleaning &amp; Domestic Services &ndash; Cleaner Working as a cleaner in a school brings a bustling vibrant environment where safety and safeguarding standards are at the forefront of your role.&nbsp; A school environment provides an excellent opportunity for you to build upon your knowledge and bring into your work the diligence, consideration and safety aspects required for an environment that works to ensure children are safe at all times.&nbsp; Working for Sodexo on Military bases&nbsp; Defence Catering - Head Chef &amp; All Chef Roles Catering on a military bases provides a disciplined environment where customer service and excellence is key. With stringent dedication to systems and processes, uniform and behaviour expectations, alongside standards for continuity and timeliness, a military base can provide an excellent opportunity to hone your craft and surpass expectations.&nbsp; Sodexo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). You can find out more about becoming a Chef or a Kitchen Porter, Hospital Porter or Cleaner for Sodexo by clicking the links below.&nbsp;

Working Environments

Are you looking for a job that gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and prepare healthy nutritious food while providing a stable income, regular shifts and excellent career prospects?&nbsp;
If so, you are in luck as a Commis Chef job can provide all of these things and what&rsquo;s more, Blue Arrow recruits many Commis Chefs for Sodexo to fulfil roles in <a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/working-environments">hospitals, schools, military bases and at events</a>.
If you are a reliable, quick thinking, creative person then a job as a Commis Chef may be the perfect job for you.&nbsp;
What are the main duties of a Commis Chef?
A Commis Chef assists a section chef, also known as a Chef de Partie. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:
<ul>
<li>Assisting in the food preparation process</li>
<li>Cooking and preparing elements of high quality dishes</li>
<li>Preparing vegetables, meats and fish</li>
<li>Assisting other Chefs</li>
<li>Helping with deliveries and restocking</li>
<li>Assisting with stock rotationCleaning stations</li>
<li>Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.</li>
</ul>
To land a job as &shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;a Commis Chef you will &shy;need:
<ul>
<li>Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards</li>
<li>Minimum 6 months relevant experience</li>
<li>Awareness of manual handling techniques</li>
<li>Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety</li>
<li>Experience of kitchen equipment</li>
<li>Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives</li>
<li>Competent level of English spoken and written</li>
</ul>
Desirable and useful but not necessary qualifications include:
<ul>
<li>City &amp; Guilds 706/1 Catering</li>
<li>NVQ Level 1</li>
<li>Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award</li>
<li>Level 3 Food Safety Awards</li>
</ul>
Alongside some of these more general skills, all good Commis Chefs should possess:
<ul>
<li>Basic knowledge of all sections</li>
<li>Ability to work under supervision of a limited range</li>
<li>Ability to produce good quality basic food</li>
<li>Understanding of health and safety</li>
<li>Understanding of basic food hygiene practices</li>
<li>Good oral communication</li>
<li>Team management skills</li>
<li>High level of attention to detail</li>
<li>Good level of numeracy Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you</li>
<li>Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes</li>
<li>Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work</li>
<li>Positive and approachable manner</li>
<li>Team player qualities</li>
</ul>
If you are enthusiastic about self-development and embrace opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge whenever possible, you could build a long and rewarding career as a Commis Chef, progressing to a role as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef if desired.
Finding the right balance between your work and your lifestyle is really important, with a Commis Chef job you will often find that your shifts include days, evenings and weekends so be sure to consider your home and family commitments and choose a career that enables you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Being a Commis Chef can bring many varied challenges and learning opportunities depending on the location in which you work. You can find out more about each sector you could find yourself working in as a <a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/working-environments">Commis Chef for Sodexo here.</a> 
If you are looking to the future, then it is good to know that career progression prospects are excellent as a Commis Chef. The role provides the opportunity to learn and develop specialist skills and knowledge while developing your craft with creativity and flair.
While working as a Commis Chef you will gain a vast cross section of transferable skills such as organisation, communication, problem-solving, multitasking, diligence and attention to detail that can be utilised in many roles and industries.
Ready to apply for a Commis Chef job? <a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/hospitality-and-catering">Click here&nbsp;to see our latest opportunities.</a>&nbsp;
Don&rsquo;t underestimate yourself, check out our other catering roles and see if there is one more suited to your experience and qualifications.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/sous-chef-job-description">Sous Chef</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/chef-de-partie-job-description">Chef de Partie</a></li>
</ul>

Commis Chef Job Description

Are you looking for a job that provides a stable income, regular shifts and utilises your people skills?
If so, you are in luck as a Hospital Porter job can provide all of these things and what&rsquo;s more, Blue Arrow recruits Hospital Porters for Sodexo to fulfil roles in many hospitals, some of the largest include <a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/sodexo-locations/manchester-royal-infirmary">Manchester Royal Infirmary</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/sodexo-locations/royal-stoke-hospital">Royal Stoke Hospital </a>and <a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/sodexo-locations/wythenshawe">Wythenshawe Hospital</a>.
If you are a friendly, helpful and reliable person, then a Hospital Porter job may be the perfect job for you.&nbsp;
What are the main duties of a Hospital Porter? 
A Hospital Porter's role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:
<ul>
<li>Transferring patients between various areas of the hospital</li>
<li>Ensuring the safe movement of medical equipment</li>
<li>Transporting clinical waste and dangerous materials</li>
<li>Giving meals to patients</li>
<li>Distributing post to wards</li>
<li>Delivering patient notes</li>
<li>Transferring the deceased to the mortuary</li>
</ul>
It is important to remember that in addition to these duties, a Hospital Porter is often a source of companionship to a frightened or stressed patient. They are good listeners who can offer sympathy and empathy. They are a reliable, dependable member of the healthcare team fulfilling important and much needed duties throughout the hospital.
To land a job as a Hospital Porter you do not need any specific qualifications or experience, it is more important that you enjoy working with people, helping those in need and providing an exceptional service at all times.
General skills that good Hospital Porters should possess are:
<ul>
<li>Ability to work quickly and calmly in emergencies</li>
<li>Good interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and empathise</li>
<li>Patience and tolerance</li>
<li>Caring and sympathetic nature</li>
<li>Physical fitness</li>
<li>Ability to respect patient confidentiality</li>
<li>Emotional resilience</li>
<li>Flexible approach to work</li>
<li>Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes</li>
<li>Ability to follow instructions and work to tight time constraints</li>
<li>Reliability and dependability</li>
</ul>
Previous experience in a nursing or care home would go a long way when applying for a job as a Hospital Porter, as would any experience that you may have in customer service. This does not need to be in a healthcare industry, if you have enjoyed working with the public in any other role or industry, be sure to mention it.
Finding the right balance between your work and your lifestyle is really important, as a Hospital Porter you will often find that your shifts include days, evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. Shift patterns can work extremely well for those who have home and family commitments providing a career that enables you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
If you are looking to the future, then it is good to know that career progression prospects are excellent as a Hospital Porter. The role provides the opportunity to learn and develop interpersonal skills and after gaining sufficient experience, porters can move into managerial roles. Depending on the hospital, you could become a team leader or supervisor, and could then be promoted to the position of porter manager
You will also gain a vast cross-section of transferable skills such as organisation, communication, problem-solving, multitasking, diligence and reliability that can be utilised in many roles and industries.
Ready to apply for a Hospital Porter job? <a href="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/jobs">Click here&nbsp;to see our latest opportunities.</a>

Hospital Porter Job Description

Sodexo are the only company in the world that offers integrated &lsquo;Quality of Life&rsquo; services to its clients through on-site services, benefits and rewards services and personal and home services in 80 countries around the world.
In the UK and Ireland, 35,000 Sodexo employees are striving to improve the quality of daily life at over 2,000 client locations across all market sectors including corporate, healthcare, education, remote sites, defence, justice services, sports and leisure.
<img src="https://www.bluearrow.co.uk/-/media/bluearrow/featured-employers/working-with-sodexo/sodexo-locations/sodexo-locations/rich-text-content/sodexo-quality-of-life-compressed.png?h=300&amp;w=523&amp;hash=0A1CF3AE82D56F41629C771BF1B44975" alt="Infographic - &quot;39% of our company cars are hybrid or electric vehicles&quot; &quot;Sodexo and WWF are working together to create a healthier plant based meals, with less environmental impact,&quot; &quot;Since January 2017 we've helped Fruitful Office plant over 10,000 fruit trees&quot; 96% of all sites proactively promote Sodexo's 10 Golden Rules of Nutrition, Health and Wellness&quot;">
Blue Arrow currently support Sodexo through staffing procurement and placement of 5,000 staff members a month to key establishments including:
Hospitals
<ul>
<li>Manchester Royal Infirmary</li>
<li>Royal Stoke Hospital</li>
<li>Wythenshawe Hospital</li>
</ul>
Events
<ul>
<li>Chelsea Flower Show</li>
<li>Ascot</li>
<li>The Open Golf</li>
</ul>
Education
<ul>
<li>Independent Schools</li>
<li>State schools</li>
</ul>
Defence
<ul>
<li>Key Military Bases&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
To find out more about the different working environments click here.&nbsp;

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