School Kitchen Manager: Lead Large-Scale Catering & Team

Sodexo Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing app access

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Salary Finance platform

Retirement plan

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd. is seeking a kitchen lead for Kent area covering South East London, Medway, Maidstone, Tonbridge and Ashford. You will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations and the finances for the school kitchen, ensuring high standards of food and service and a positive team culture.

You will not work unsociable hours and will have public holidays off, including Christmas. Driving licence and own vehicle are required for site-to-site travel.

Qualifications

• Large-scale cooking experience for 100–1300 students.
• Experience following recipes in a similar setting.
• Previous staff supervision or line management experience.
• Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Professional, lead by example with a positive attitude.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate required; training may be given.
• At least 1 year hands-on cooking experience; training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage replenishment of food and dismantling of work areas at end of service.
• Develop, mentor, train, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all controllable costs.
• Ensure uniform food and service standards for staff, visitors and students.
• Manage creation and development of menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are followed.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Staff supervision

Food safety awareness

Health & Safety

Time management

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Sodexo Ltd. is seeking a kitchen lead for Kent area covering South East London, Medway, Maidstone, Tonbridge and Ashford. You will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations and the finances for the school kitchen, ensuring high standards of food and service and a positive team culture.

You will not work unsociable hours and will have public holidays off, including Christmas. Driving licence and own vehicle are required for site-to-site travel.