Mobile Chef Manager

Location:

Stourbridge & Halesowen, United Kingdom. Role:
Mobile Support Chef Manager at Sodexo.

As a Mobile Support Chef Manager, you will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations and finances for the school kitchen covering Stourbridge & Halesowen. You will ensure the food and level of service are of the highest calibre and that school catering is among the best in the region. You will be the person the kitchen team looks to for direction and support, fostering a vibrant and productive work environment.

You will not work unsociable hours and you will receive public holidays off, including Christmas.

• Manage the replenishment of food and dismantle 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.

• Full UK driving licence is required; own vehicle necessary as travel to a different site each day may be required.
• Expertise in large‑scale cooking, 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.
• 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.
• Professional, leading by example with a positive outlook.
• Basic food handling skills certification:
• NVQ Level 2
• Level 2 Food safety Certificate
• Minimum 1 year of hands‑on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety.

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app and a 24‑hour virtual GP.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A death in service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed.
• Opportunities for learning and development throughout career.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and protective uniform supplied.

• £15.50 per hour (possible increase after probation).
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Working pattern:
  Monday – Friday (7 am – 3 pm).
• Term‑time only (39‑week contract paid over 52 weeks).
• Position requires a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

All travel expenses are reimbursed. Retention Bonus: £200 after 12‑week probation, £300 after 52 weeks.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles 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. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 an inclusive, disability‑confident employer committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.