Overview
As 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 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 staff, visitors and students.
* Manage the creation and development of menus.
* Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.
* Have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 - 1300 students.
* Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
* Have previous staff supervision or line management experience.
* 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 maintaining a positive outlook.
* Hold basic food handling skills certification: NVQ Level 2, Level 2 Food Safety Certificate, and a minimum of 1 year of hands-on cooking experience; training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety will be provided.
Qualifications and requirements
Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles may require screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).
Benefits and terms
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, work-related, or personal issues.
* Access to a free health and wellbeing app with rewards, including a 24-hour virtual GP.
* The Sodexo Discounts Scheme and prepayment cashback card.
* Money insights and financial benefits via Salary Finance.
* Save for your future by joining the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
* Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.
* Opportunities for growth and development through learning tools.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Volunteering opportunities.
* Flexible and dynamic work environment.
* Competitive compensation.
* Full training and uniform provided.
* Salary: £14.00 per hour, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only (39 weeks).
* Equated pay explained at interview (spread over 12 months).
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