Cook Manager - Bedfordshire

Overview

Cook Manager - Bedfordshire

Summary:

As Cook Manager for Sodexo at Derwent School, Hitchin Rd, Henlow SG16 6BA
, 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.

• 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.

• Expertise in 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.
• 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 and maintaining a positive outlook.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification: NVQ Level 2
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• A minimum of 1 year of hands-on cooking experience; training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety will be provided.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it s a chance to be part of something greater. You ll belong in 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. In addition, we also 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 for 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, 24hr virtual GP and other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering deals 24/7 (open to friends and family) and/or prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed, including learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to support environmental goals and fitness.
• Volunteering opportunities to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full 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. Some roles 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 receive a high number of applications.

"For a job that's a perfect mix of passion, perks and potential"

• 15 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• Working pattern:
  Monday - Friday, 8AM to 3PM
• Term Time only (39 week working contract paid over 52 weeks)
• Equated pay (spread-over pay) described; information provided at interview stage