Food Cost & Compliance Lead – School Catering

Sodexo; Eccles; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Inclusive workplace

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP service

Discounts for staff and family

Pension plan (Mercer Aspire)

Learning and development opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Food Cost and Compliance Lead to oversee ordering accuracy and cost control for up to 160 schools. You will partner with school catering teams, suppliers, Finance and Food Platform teams to ensure compliant practices, timely ordering, and accurate data insights.

The role emphasizes data analysis, process improvement and reduction of overspend, with opportunities for professional growth within a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in school catering or dispersed catering operations.
• Ability to analyze ordering data and identify anomalies.
• Knowledge of food costings, recipes and supplier controls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food cost, menu and supplier compliance across schools.
• Coordinate, validate and monitor ordering activity within budgets.
• Provide action insights and drive savings opportunities.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Power BI

Food costing

Catering operations

Tools

Power BI

E-profit

Drive

Supplier portals

Forecasting tools

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Food Cost and Compliance Lead to oversee ordering accuracy and cost control for up to 160 schools. You will partner with school catering teams, suppliers, Finance and Food Platform teams to ensure compliant practices, timely ordering, and accurate data insights.

The role emphasizes data analysis, process improvement and reduction of overspend, with opportunities for professional growth within a diverse, inclusive workplace.