Catering jobs in Grande-Bretagne

As Mobile Cook Manager for Sodexo at Croydon, Staines, and Surrey areas, you will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations, as well as finances, for your school's kitchen. You will ensure high standards of food quality and service, making the school catering among the best in the region. Your attitude will influence your team's daily lives, fostering a vibrant and productive work environment. Additionally, you will not work unsociable hours and will receive public holidays off, including Christmas.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong to a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

1. Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
2. Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
3. Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
4. Manage and optimize all costs under your control.
5. Ensure uniformity in food and service standards provided to staff, visitors, and students.
6. Manage the creation and development of menus.
7. Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.

1. Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle, as travel to different sites may be required.
2. Experience cooking on a large scale, serving between 100-1300 students.
3. Experience following recipes, preferably in a similar setting.
4. Previous staff supervision or line management experience.
5. Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
6. Awareness of health and safety procedures.
7. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
8. Professional attitude, leading by example with a positive outlook.
9. Basic food handling skills certification:
   • NVQ Level 2
   • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
   • At least 1 year of hands-on cooking experience; training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety will be provided.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. We value you for who you are, and you can thrive in your own way. We offer resources, rewards, and benefits, including:

• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support platforms.
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with personal and work issues.
• A free health and wellbeing app with rewards, virtual GP, and other services.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme with deals and cashback options.
• Financial benefits via Salary Finance Platform.
• Membership of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering Opportunities.
• Flexible, dynamic work environment.
• Competitive pay and full training with protective uniform supplied.

Apply today to be part of something greater!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).