Culinary Operations Manager

6 days ago


Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
{"h3": "Job Overview"}

Sodexo is seeking a skilled Cook Manager to oversee the food and beverage operations at St Augustine Primary School-Gillingham. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality food and service standards, while also managing the kitchen's finances and staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
  • Develop, mentor, and train the kitchen team to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional results.
  • Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses, to optimize efficiency and minimize waste.
  • Manage and optimize all costs that are under your control, ensuring the kitchen operates within budget.
  • Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors, and students.
  • Manage the creation and development of menus that meet the needs and preferences of our clients.
  • Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed and make recommendations for improvement.
Requirements
  • Must have expertise in cooking on a large scale, with experience managing teams and overseeing kitchen operations.
  • Have experience following recipes and managing food safety and hygiene procedures.
  • Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience, with a proven track record of success.
  • Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients, with a focus on quality and presentation.
  • Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures and have a strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy kitchen environment, with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
  • Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook, with a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration.
  • Hold basic food handling skills certification, such as NVQ Level 2 or Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package, including access to a range of resources and rewards for our colleagues and their families.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development, with a focus on enabling colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo.
  • A dynamic and flexible work environment, with a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being.
  • Full training and full protective uniform supplied, with a focus on ensuring colleagues have the skills and equipment needed to deliver exceptional results.
  • Access to a range of learning and development tools, including online training and development programs.
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities, through our volunteering program.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme, to help colleagues do their bit for the environment while keeping fit.
  • Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
  • Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Package Description
  • £ per hour
  • hours per week
  • Working pattern:Monday-Friday
  • Term Time only 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.



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