Baker

Sodexo; Birmingham; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join Sodexo as a Baker where you will oversee food preparation in a vibrant school environment. You’ll engage in creating high-quality baked goods for students, ensuring adherence to safety standards while enjoying a positive work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule. This role offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Online mental health and wellbeing support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on cooking experience.
• Experience cooking for 100–1300 students.
• Familiarity with health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, present, and serve food to company standards.
• Adhere to compliance standards (Food Safety, Health, and Safety).
• Carry out craft training for catering staff.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Cooking on a large scale

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Basic food handling skills certification

Job description

Job Title: Baker

As a Baker for Sodexo at King Edward VI Five Ways Secondary, Scotland Lane, Birmingham, B32 4BT, you will assist the Cook Manager in overseeing all aspects of food and beverage operations, including producing all baked goods on site. You will support the Cook Manager in showcasing the kitchen's offerings in an appealing manner, ensuring excellent service. Additionally, you will not work unsociable hours and will enjoy public holidays off, including Christmas.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong to 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, including breakfast, morning break, lunch, and hospitality.
• Adhere to all company compliance standards (Food Safety, Health and Safety, Allergen Awareness, COSHH, HACCP).
• Carry out craft/skills training for catering staff.
• Ensure all service counters and food are presented to company standards.
• Portion each dish according to business requirements.
• Complete daily/weekly cleaning duties, including food prep and storage areas, communal areas, and waste removal.
• Deliver high standards of customer service, cleanliness, and operational activity.

What you bring:

• 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, catering to 100–1300 students.
• Experience following recipes, preferably in a similar setting.
• Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
• Professional attitude, leading by example, with a positive outlook.
• 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 to a company and team that values you, acts with purpose, and allows you to thrive in your own way. We offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits:

• Online mental health and wellbeing support platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and work-related issues.
• Access to a health and wellbeing app with rewards, 24hr virtual GP, and more.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme and cashback prepayment card.
• Financial benefits via Salary Finance Platform.
• Sodexo Retirement Plan membership.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible, dynamic work environment.
• Competitive pay, full training, and protective uniform.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

**Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. Some roles require background checks, including DBS or Disclosure Scotland.

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Package Details

“A role that fits your life - and your family”

• £12.70 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 7:30-13:30
• Term Time only (39 weeks), paid over 52 weeks

Spread-over pay ensures consistent monthly income, including during school holidays. Further details provided at interview stage.

About Sodexo

About Sodexo

Sodexo aims to create a better everyday for everyone, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers daily through various services. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and supporting our employees through networks and initiatives. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer, promoting an inclusive culture. Learn more about our efforts to foster diversity and inclusion.