Culinary Team Lead

4 weeks ago

Rochester, Medway, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
Job Title: Deputy Chef Manager

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Chef Manager to join our team at Oasis Restore. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for leading a dynamic team and making a tangible impact on young lives.

About the Role

This is not just about managing a kitchen - it's about inspiring a love for healthy eating, mentoring young people facing challenges, and fostering career development through life skills training. You will be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and team leadership, requiring innovation, flair, and a commitment to excellence in food service and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure the safe and hygienic operation of the kitchen and ancillary areas, adhering to company and statutory regulations.
  • Responsible for the ordering, planning, preparation, and presentation of all meal services at the required times and to the required standard.
  • Create balanced and exciting trend-led menus within agreed food offers, SOPs, budget, and costs.
  • Maintain excellent standards of food using agreed ingredients to ensure highest participation of pupils choosing meals.
  • Prepare all food to statutory and company requirements with due care and attention, particularly regarding customers' special dietary requirements.
  • Take a lead on the development and delivery of a training program aimed at basic cookery skills for residents.
Requirements
  • Highly motivated, passionate about food with a strong motivation to team building, training, and developing others.
  • Recognised professional qualifications in cookery and current food hygiene certificates.
  • Excellent proven craft skills and experience in relevant establishments.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Full working knowledge of all aspects of the catering and foodservice industry legislation.
  • Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria.
  • Patient with the ability to build quality relationships with colleagues and clients while respecting boundaries.
  • Customer-focused.
  • Positive approach to learning in role and identifying own training needs as appropriate.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Flexible approach to role.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff.
  • Experience of leading a team and completing day-to-day records such as HACCP and due diligence records.
  • Excellent financial, costing, and budget skills.
  • Good knowledge of relevant food trends to support the culinary team with innovation and excitement.
  • Maintain personal resilience in all situations.
  • The ability to challenge inappropriate behavior.
  • Required to complete pre-employment checks (MOJ Enhanced security clearance & Safer Recruitment checks).
What We Offer
  • Flexible and dynamic work environment.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Access to ongoing training and development programs.
  • Countless opportunities to grow within the company.

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