Overview
As Chef for Sodexo at Whitecross High School, Three Elms Rd, Hereford. HR4 0RN, you will assist the Cook Manager to oversee all aspects of the food and beverage operations as well as the finances for your school's kitchen. You will support the Cook Manager in ensuring you showcase what the kitchen supplies, presenting it in the most eye-catching way possible, ensuring we are offering the best service possible. 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.
Responsibilities
* Prepare, cook, present, and serve food to company standards which may include breakfast, morning break, lunch, and hospitality.
* Adhere to all company compliance (such as Food safety, Health and Safety, Allergen awareness, COSHH and HACCP regulations).
* Carry out craft/skills training for catering staff.
* Ensure that all service counters and food is presented to company standards.
* Guarantee that each dish served is portioned according to business requirements.
* Complete daily/weekly cleaning duties as instructed by the line manager, including all food preparation and storage areas, catering communal areas, and removal of waste from catering area.
* Deliver exceptionally high standards in customer service, cleanliness, tidiness, and other operational activity.
* A minimum of 1 year of experience in hands-on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.
* Must have expertise in cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 - 1300 students.
* Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
* Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
* Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
* Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
* Hold basic food handling skills certification.
Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland), About Sodexo.
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday life 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, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
Employee Benefits
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, work-related, or personal issues (including bereavement).
* Access to a free health and wellbeing app with rewards, 24hr virtual GP, and other services.
* The Sodexo Discounts Scheme (24/7) and/or 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.
* Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
* Opportunities for learning and development to grow within Sodexo.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Volunteering Opportunities in our communities.
* Flexible and dynamic work environment.
* Competitive compensation.
* Full training and full protective uniform supplied; £13.50 to £14.50 per hour.
* 35 hours per week.
* Working pattern: Monday - Friday.
* Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks).
* This job requires a Manual Driving Licence.
* Equated pay (spread-over pay) paid monthly over 12 months, including holidays; further information will be supplied at interview.
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