Catering Manager

Sodexo Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee assistance

Wellbeing app

Discounts scheme

Salary finance

Retirement plan

Death in service

Learning & development

Cycle to work

Job summary

St Augustine's Catholic High School in Redditch is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee all aspects of the school's kitchen, from food preparation to financial control of the operation. You will lead a team, ensure high standards of service and comply with health and safety requirements.

The job advert notes you will not work unsociable hours and you will get public holidays off, including Christmas. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking hands-on for large groups (100–1300 students).
• Experience supervising kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a kitchen environment.
• Experience with fresh produce and ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Manage replenishment of food and dismantling of work areas at end of service.
• Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control catering operation, including labour, food and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all costs under your control.
• Ensure uniformity in food and service standards for staff, visitors and students.
• Manage the creation and development of menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are followed.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Staff supervision

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

St Augustine's Catholic High School, Stonepits Ln, Redditch B97 5LX, 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. As well as this, you will

not work unsociable hours and you

will get public holidays off… including Christmas!

Join Sodexo andbe 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 fellow staff members, visitors and students.
• Manage the creation and development of menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.

What you bring

• Must 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 experience 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 having a positive outlook is key.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification:
• Level 2 Food safety Certificate
• A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking,training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;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