As Transport & General Assistant for Sodexo, you will work between Sandling Primary School, Ashburnham Road, Penenden, Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2JG and St Francis Primary School, Queens Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LB. You will contribute to the smooth running of a fast-paced food and beverage operation, responsible for transporting meals between two schools efficiently. Additionally, you will lead a team of General Assistants to showcase kitchen supplies attractively, ensuring excellent service. The role offers no unsociable hours and 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.
What you do:
1. Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
2. Develop, mentor, train, and inspire the kitchen team.
3. Control the catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
4. Manage and optimise all costs under your control.
5. Ensure consistency in food and service standards for staff, visitors, and students.
6. Manage the creation and development of menus.
7. Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are maintained.
What you bring:
* Experience cooking on a large scale, serving between 100-1300 students.
* Experience following recipes, preferably 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 tight deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
* Professional attitude, leading by example with a positive outlook.
* Basic food handling skills certification:
o NVQ Level 2
o Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
o At least 1 year of hands-on cooking experience; training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety will be 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; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your actions; and you'll thrive in your own way. We offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits:
* Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support platforms.
* Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, work, or personal issues.
* Access to a health and wellbeing app with rewards, virtual GP, and other services.
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme with deals and cashback options.
* Financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
* Sodexo Retirement Plan membership.
* Death in Service benefit.
* Opportunities for professional 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 disclosures.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Package Description
For a job that's a perfect mix of passion, perks, and potential
* £12.81 per hour
* 16 hours per week
* Working pattern: Monday - Friday 10:45 - 14:00
* Term Time only (39-week contract paid over 52 weeks)
* Full UK Driving Licence required as travel to different sites may be necessary.
Pay is spread over 12 months, including during school closures. Further details will be provided at interview.
About Sodexo
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone. Operating in 55 countries, we serve over 100 million consumers daily through our services, including on-site food and facilities management, benefits and rewards, and personal and home services.
We are committed to inclusivity, supporting diversity, and promoting an inclusive culture through various employee networks. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer, ensuring equal opportunities for disabled applicants.
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