Overview
As a AssistantCook for Sodexo at Hagley Catholic High School, Brake Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 2XL, 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.
What you do
* 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 are 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, all catering communal areas, and removal of waste from the catering area.
* Deliver exceptionally high standards in customer service, cleanliness, tidiness, and other operational activity.
What you bring
* A minimum of 1 year of hands-on cooking experience; training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety will be provided.
* Experience cooking on a large scale (between 100–1300 students).
* Experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
* Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
* Understanding of health and safety procedures.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
* Professional demeanor, leading by example with a positive outlook.
* Basic food handling skills certification.
What we Offer
* Resources and benefits for colleagues and their families, including mental health and wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Access to a wellbeing app with rewards, 24hr virtual GP, and other services.
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme and prepayment cashback card.
* Money insights and financial benefits via Salary Finance Platform.
* Sodexo Retirement Plan and death in service benefit.
* Opportunities for growth and development and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Volunteering opportunities and a flexible, dynamic work environment.
* Competitive compensation and full training with protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.
Package Description
* £12.80 per hour
* 25 hours per week
* Working pattern: Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm
* Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)
About The Company
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday life for everyone. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily through On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. We support employees through various networks and are a Disability Confident Leader.
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