Overview
Cook Manager for Sodexo at Danecourt Special School. You will oversee all aspects of the food and beverage operations as well as the finances for the school 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, fostering a vibrant and productive work environment.
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 under your control.
* Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to staff, visitors and students.
* Manage the creation and development of menus.
* Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.
What You Bring
* Experience cooking on a large scale (approx. 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.
* Understanding of health and safety procedures and adherence to them.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a busy kitchen.
* Professional leadership with a positive attitude.
* Basic food handling skills certification:
* NVQ Level 2
* Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
* Minimum 1 year of hands-on cooking experience; training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety will be provided.
What We Offer
* Online mental health and wellbeing resources.
* Employee Assistance Programme for legal and financial advice, work or personal issues.
* Free health and wellbeing app with rewards and 24-hour virtual GP.
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme with deals 24/7.
* Money insights and financial benefits via Salary Finance Platform.
* Sodexo Retirement Plan and other financial benefits.
* Death in Service benefit.
* Opportunities for growth and development through learning tools.
* Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities.
* Flexible, dynamic work environment and competitive compensation.
* Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Package Description
* £14.00 per hour
* 32.5 hours per week
* Working pattern: Monday to Friday
* Term Time only (39 week contract paid over 52 weeks)
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. We are a global leader in services that improve quality of life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers daily across On-Site Food & FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
Equal Opportunity
Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles may require screening appropriate to the post, including DBS checks.
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