Assistant Cook

Sodexo; Maypole; On-site; GBP 17,889 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount scheme

Retirement plan

Cycle to work

Volunteering opportunities

Training and PPE supplied

Job summary

Sodexo, at Beths Grammar School in Bexley, is seeking an Assistant Cook to support day-to-day food operations in the school kitchen. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals while upholding food safety, hygiene, and customer service standards for pupils and staff.

You will work 30 hours per week during term time (39 weeks), Monday to Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm, with the opportunity to contribute to a welcoming dining experience in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year hands-on cooking experience.
• Experience cooking at large scale (100–1300 meals).
• Experience following recipes in similar settings.
• Experience with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, present and serve meals to company standards across meals and hospitality.
• Assist with food preparation and ensure meals are produced to a high standard.
• Adhere to Food Safety, Health & Safety, Allergen Awareness, COSHH and HACCP regulations.
• Keep service counters clean and well-stocked, present food attractively.
• Portion and serve food according to business requirements.
• Complete daily/weekly cleaning duties in kitchen and prep areas.
• Receive, check and store deliveries following safety procedures.
• Deliver high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with kitchen team for smooth catering service.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food hygiene training

Health & safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Food handling certification

Job description

As an Assistant Cook for Sodexo at Beths Grammar School, Hartford Rd, Bexley DA5 1NE,you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day food and beverage operations within the school kitchen. You will help prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals while ensuring excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer service. You'll take pride in presenting food in an appealing way and contributing to a welcoming dining experience for pupils and staff.

As well as this, 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.
• Assist with food preparation and ensure meals are produced to a high standard.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including Food Safety, Health and Safety, Allergen Awareness, COSHH, and HACCP regulations.
• Ensure all service counters and food displays are clean, well-stocked, and presented to company standards.
• Portion and serve food according to business requirements.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning duties as instructed by the line manager, including food preparation areas, storage areas, kitchen equipment, and communal catering areas.
• Safely remove and dispose of waste from the catering area.
• Receive, check, and correctly store deliveries following food safety procedures.
• Deliver exceptionally high standards of customer service, cleanliness, tidiness, and operational efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure the smooth running of the catering service.

What you bring:

• A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking,training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.
• Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 - 1300 students.
• Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
• 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 having a positive outlook is key.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification

What we Offer:

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 to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the 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 throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied

Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will 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 (Scotland)

Package Description

A role where you can bring your passion for food

• £15.29per hour
• 30hours per week
• Working pattern:Monday to Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm
• Term Time only(39week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)**

About The Company

About Sodexo

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 committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.