As Cook Manager for Sodexo at Grey Court School, Ham St, Richmond TW10 7HN, 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.
Responsibilities
* 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 food and service standards provided to staff, visitors, and students.
* Manage and develop menus.
* Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.
Qualifications
* Experience cooking on a large scale, catering for 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 health and safety procedures.
* Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
* Professionalism, leading by example, and a positive outlook.
* Basic food handling skills certification: NVQ Level 2, Level 2 Food safety Certificate.
* Minimum one year of hands‑on cooking experience, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety.
* Large‑scale school catering or contract catering experience essential.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare; applicant may be required to undergo DBS checks.
Benefits
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental‑health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems.
* Access to a free health and wellbeing app with rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a 24‑hour virtual GP.
* The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
* Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
* Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
* A death in service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
* Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
* Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
* Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
* Flexible and dynamic work environment.
* Competitive compensation.
* Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
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