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Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Cook Manager to oversee food and beverage operations for schools. The role involves managing a kitchen team, developing menus, and maintaining high service standards. The ideal candidate has experience in large scale cooking, staff supervision, and health & safety procedures, along with a positive leadership approach. Benefits include mental health support programs, competitive compensation, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to wellbeing app

Discounts scheme

Retirement Plan membership

Death in Service benefit

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Full training and uniform supplied

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on cooking experience.
• Experience in training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food and beverage operations.
• Manage replenishment of food and dismantling areas after service.
• Develop and inspire kitchen team through training.
• Control catering operation expenses and manage costs.
• Ensure uniformity in food and service standards.
• Create and develop menus.
• Conduct routine audits for standards compliance.

Skills

Large scale cooking expertise

Recipe following experience

Staff supervision

Fresh produce handling

Health and safety knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Positive leadership skills

Basic food handling certification

Education

NVQ Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview

As Cook Manager for Sodexo at (insert Location), 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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: NVQ Level 2 Level 2 Food safety Certificate.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.

Benefits

• 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.
• Access to a free and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP.
• 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.

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