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Position: Mobile Cook Manager at Sodexo
Location: Sandling Primary School, Ashburnham Road, Maidstone ME14 2JG
As Mobile Cook Manager for Sodexo within our Schools, you will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations and finances for your school’s kitchen. You will ensure high standards of food and service, making your 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 have public holidays off, including Christmas.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What you do:
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 optimise 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.
What you bring:
* Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle required for travel between sites.
* Experience cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students).
* Experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
* Previous staff supervision or line management experience.
* Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
* Awareness of health and safety procedures.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
* Professional attitude, leading by example with a positive outlook.
* Basic food handling certification: NVQ Level 2, Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
* At least 1 year of hands-on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety (training provided).
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you; act with purpose; and thrive in your own way. We offer various resources, rewards, and benefits, including:
* Online mental health and wellbeing support platform.
* Employee Assistance Programme for personal and work-related issues.
* Access to a health and wellbeing app with rewards, virtual GP, and more.
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme and cashback prepayment card.
* Financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
* Sodexo Retirement Plan membership.
* Death in Service benefit.
* Opportunities for career growth and development.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Volunteering opportunities.
* Flexible, dynamic work environment.
* Competitive pay, full training, and protective uniform.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. Some roles require screening, including background checks and DBS/Disclosure Scotland.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive many applications.
Package Details:
“A role where you can bring your passion for food”
* Hourly rate: £__
* Hours per week: __
* Working pattern: Monday to Friday
* Term Time only (39-week contract paid over 52 weeks)
* Driving licence and vehicle required
All travel expenses reimbursed. Retention bonus: £200 after 12 weeks, further £300 after 52 weeks.
Spread-over pay ensures equal monthly salary, covering contracted hours, weeks, and holidays. Further details provided at interview.
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