Overview
As Catering Manager for Sodexo at The Hollyfield School, Surbiton Hill, Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4TU, you will oversee all aspects of the food and beverage operations as well as the finances for your school's kitchen. You will be responsible for ensuring that the food and level of service are of the highest calibre and that the school catering is among the best in the region. Your attitude will influence your team's daily lives as the person they go to for direction and support, which will in turn foster a vibrant and productive work environment. You will not work unsociable hours and you will get public holidays off, including Christmas. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What you do
* Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
* Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
* Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
* Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control.
* Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors and students.
* Manage the creation and development of menus.
* Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.
Qualifications & Experience
* Must have expertise in cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 - 1300 students.
* Experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
* Previous staff supervision or line management experience.
* Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
* Awareness of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
* Professional approach, leading by example with a positive outlook.
* Hold basic food handling skills certification: NVQ Level 2 and Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
* A minimum of 1 year of hands-on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be provided.
Additional Information
* Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Some roles require screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).
* About Sodexo: We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily, with On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
* We are committed to being an inclusive employer, and we are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage involvement with Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
Benefits & Highlights
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme for everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice, work-related or personal issues.
* Free health and wellbeing app with rewards and 24/7 virtual GP services.
* The Sodexo Discounts Scheme and prepayment cashback card.
* Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
* Retirement plan and death in service benefit.
* Opportunities for learning and development throughout your career at Sodexo.
* Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities.
* Flexible and dynamic work environment, competitive compensation.
* Full training and full protective uniform supplied. Salary: £19.67 per hour
* 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only (39 weeks) paid over 52 weeks.
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