School Catering Leader: Large Kitchen Ops & Team Mentor

Sodexo Ltd; East Midlands; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing app access

Discount scheme (Sodexo)

Salary Finance

Retirement plan

Death in service

Learning & development tools

Cycle to Work

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible work environment

Competitive pay

Full training and protective uniform

Résumé du poste

Derby area-based Sodexo kitchen leadership role overseeing food and beverage operations, finances for the school kitchen, and overall service quality. You will guide the team, uphold standards, and drive a positive work culture in a dynamic educational setting.

You will ensure compliance with health and safety, manage menus, and mentor staff while coordinating with site operations. This role is 30 hours/week, term-time focused, with driving distance between sites and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students).
• Experience following recipes in a similar setting.
• Previous staff supervision or line management experience.
• Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures and requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Professional, leading by example with a positive outlook.
• Level 2 Food safety Certificate
• At least 1 year hands-on cooking experience; training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety will be given.

Responsabilités

• 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 costs including labour, food and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all controllable costs.
• Ensure uniformity in food and service standards for staff, visitors and students.
• Manage creation and development of menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are followed.

Connaissances

Driving licence

Large-scale cooking

Staff supervision

Fresh produce handling

Health and safety awareness

Pressure management

Professional leadership

Formation

Level 2 Food safety Certificate

Description du poste

Derby area-based Sodexo kitchen leadership role overseeing food and beverage operations, finances for the school kitchen, and overall service quality. You will guide the team, uphold standards, and drive a positive work culture in a dynamic educational setting.

You will ensure compliance with health and safety, manage menus, and mentor staff while coordinating with site operations. This role is 30 hours/week, term-time focused, with driving distance between sites and travel as needed.