Assistant Cook

1 week ago

Dagenham, United Kingdom Sodexo Remote Work Freelance Full time

As a Sodexo Assistant Cook at Monteagle Primary School-Dagenham, you will support the cook manager in managing the school's kitchen's budget as well as all food and beverage operations. You'll help the cook manager make sure the kitchen supplies are showcased, presented in the most visually appealing way possible, and that we're providing the finest service we can. Furthermore, you will not be required to work irregular hours and will be guaranteed time off on public holidays, which includes 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:  

  • Prepare, cook, present, and serve food to company standards which may include breakfast, morning break, lunch, and hospitality.
  • You will adhere to all company compliance (such as Food safety, Health and Safety, Allergen awareness, COSHH and HACCP regulations).
  • To carry out craft/ skills training for catering staff.
  • To ensure that all service counters and food is presented to company standards.
  • To guarantee that each dish served is portioned according to business requirements.
  • To complete daily/ weekly cleaning duties as instructed by the line manager and this includes all food preparation and storage areas, all catering communal areas. Removal of waste from catering area.
  • Deliver exceptionally high standards in customer service, cleanliness, tidiness, and other operational activity.

What you bring:  

  • A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.
  • Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 - 1300 students.
  • Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
  • Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
  • Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
  • Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
  • Hold basic food handling skills certification

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 to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
  • Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
  • 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 to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
  • Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help 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

Serve incredible food. Share incredible moments

  • £13.58 per hour
  • 25 hours per week
  • Working pattern: Monday-Friday
  • Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks) *

**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

About The Company

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of 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. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure 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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