Responsibilities
- Prepare 400-600 meals daily to a high standard and on schedule
- Ensure all food is produced in line with HACCP and Sodexo guidelines, with accurate record keeping
- Provide efficient and friendly service to customers during meal times
- Maintain kitchen and service areas to the highest hygiene standards, completing all required documentation
- Support the Chef Manager with buffets, functions, stock control and ordering
- Assist with food preparation in the Grab & Go unit and Walmer House as required
- Report incidents or customer feedback promptly, ensuring documentation is completed
- Contribute to the training and development of junior catering team members
- Play a key role in the smooth running of the catering operation
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a high-volume catering environment
- Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure
- Passionate about food and customer service
- Supervising Food Safely Level 3 qualification (essential)
- IOSH Managing Safely or similar qualification (desirable)
- Previous Lead Chef, Sous Chef or production kitchen experience
- Knowledge of contract catering and staff training desirable
- Professional appearance with a strong focus on hygiene
Benefits
- Free staff car parking on site
- Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
- 24/7 access to a virtual GP
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme with savings on leading retailers
- Membership of our Pension Plan
- Opportunities for learning and career development
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
Pay: 14.23 per hour
Working Hours: 12-18 hours per week. Shifts: 1st week 12 hours & 2nd week 18 hours, distributed Wed & Thurs (1st week) and Wed - Fri (2nd week).
About Sodexo
Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers daily. We are an inclusive, forces-friendly and Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to ensuring everyone has the chance to succeed.