Cook Manager

Sodexo; Hartfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cook Manager to oversee food and beverage operations in a school kitchen. Responsibilities include managing the kitchen team, developing menus, and ensuring high service standards while adhering to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in cooking for large groups, staff supervision, and a positive leadership attitude. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Financial benefits via Salary Finance

Membership in Sodexo Retirement Plan

Death in Service benefit

Learning and development tools

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Full training and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience catering for 100 to 1300 students.
• Minimum of 1 year hands-on cooking experience.
• Training in food hygiene and health safety will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage food replenishment and dismantling after service.
• Develop and mentor the kitchen team.
• Control catering operations and costs.
• Develop menus and conduct routine audits.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Recipe adherence

Staff supervision

Fresh produce handling

Health and safety compliance

Pressure management

Positive leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2 Food Handling

Level 2 Food Safety Certification

Job description

As Cook Manager for Sodexo at Nishkam School West London,Syon Lane, London, Isleworth, TN7 5PN, 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 regionيري. 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 상당, 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

• 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 aEMAIL 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:
  • +j NVQ Level 2
  • 3 Level 2 Food safety presently
  • 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 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-private 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.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

**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)**

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of application

Package Description

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

• per hour
• 37hours per week
• Working pattern:Monday-Thursday 7:30am - 3pm, Friday 7:30am -2.30pm
• Term Time only (39week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks) (39week 即Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)**

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About The Company

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 বুলি Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We are 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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.