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Job Introduction
As a Cook Manager for Sodexo at St George's Church of England Primary Academy, Beaufort Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 8HY, you will oversee all aspects of the food and beverage operations as well as the finances for your school's kitchen. You will be responsible for ensuring that the food and level of service are of the highest calibre and that the school catering is among the best in the region. Your attitude will influence your team's daily lives as the person they go to for direction and support, which will in turn foster a vibrant and productive work environment. You will not work unsociable hours and you will get 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:
* Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
* Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
* Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
* Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control.
* Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors, and students.
* Manage the creation and development of menus.
* Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.
What you bring:
* Must have expertise in cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 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 the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
* Professionalism, leading by example, and maintaining a positive outlook.
* Hold basic food handling skills certification:
o NVQ Level 2
o Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
o A minimum of 1 year of experience in hands-on cooking; training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety will be provided.
* Full UK Driving Licence required for this position; own vehicle may be required for travel to a different site each day.
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 for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme for everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice.
* Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
* The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
* Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
* Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
* A death in service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
* Opportunities for career growth and development through various learning and development tools.
* Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues support the environment while keeping fit.
* Volunteering opportunities to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
* Flexible and dynamic work environment.
* Competitive compensation.
* Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
**Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).**
*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.
Package Description
A role that fits your life - and your family:
* £14.50 per hour
* 32.5 hours per week
* Working pattern: Monday-Friday 0730-1430 (including half an hour unpaid break)
* Term Time only
About the Company
About Sodexo:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations, and Origins.
We're a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to changing attitudes towards disability and ensuring disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
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