Overview
Mobile Cook Manager for Sodexo covering Leamington, Redditch, Evesham, Alcester, Bromsgrove, Stratford. 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.
What You Bring
* Full UK Driving Licence required for this position and own vehicle required for this role as travel to a different site each day may be required.
* Must have expertise on 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 health and safety procedures.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
* Professional attitude, leading by example and positive outlook.
* Basic food handling skills certification:
o NVQ Level 2
o Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
o A minimum of 1 year of hands-on cooking, with training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety
What We Offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to 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. We offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
* Access to a free health and wellbeing app with rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and 24hr virtual GP and other services.
* The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (open to friends and family) and prepayment cashback card.
* Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
* Retirement planning through the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
* Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
* Learning and development tools to grow and succeed throughout your career at Sodexo.
* Cycle to Work Scheme to support environmental and personal fitness goals.
* Volunteering opportunities to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
* Flexible and dynamic work environment; competitive compensation; full training and protective uniform supplied.
Package Description
“A role where you can bring your passion for food”
* £15.00 per hour
* 30 hours per week
* Working pattern: Monday - Friday (8am - 2pm but needs to be flexible)
* Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)
* This position requires a Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
All travel expenses are reimbursed. Retention bonus for all attached mobile roles – £200 on successful completion of 12 week probation, further £300 after 52 weeks completion.
Equated pay (spread-over pay) pays you evenly across 12 months for contracted hours, holidays and shut periods. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage involvement with our Employee Networks. We are a forces-friendly employer and promote an inclusive culture.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Documents
* HR-5933_Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf
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