Food Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
Job Overview

Sodexo is seeking a skilled and experienced Food Operations Manager to lead the catering department at Bierton C of E Combined School-Aylesbury. As the head of the school's food service, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of food and service in the area.

You will oversee the entire food and beverage operation, including labor, food, and stock expenses. Your expertise in cooking for large groups, such as 100 to 1300 students, will be invaluable in this role.

In addition to your culinary skills, you will also be responsible for developing and implementing menus, conducting routine audits to ensure standards are being followed, and managing the kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 labor, food, and stock expenses.
  • Manage and optimize 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.
Requirements
  • Must have expertise in cooking for large groups, such as 100 to 1300 students.
  • Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
  • Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience.
  • 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: NVQ Level 2, Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
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.
  • 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.


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