Mobile Cook Manager: Lead Kitchen Operations

1 month ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mobile Cook Manager to lead our kitchen operations in the Birmingham Area. As the key person responsible for the finances and food and beverage operations, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of catering for our school.

You will be responsible for managing the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service, developing and mentoring the kitchen team, and controlling the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses. Your key responsibilities will include managing and optimising all costs that are under your control, ensuring uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors, and students, and managing the creation and development of menus.

We are looking for a candidate who has expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 and 1300 students, and experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting. You will also need to have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience and be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.

In return, we offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary of £19.00 per hour, 37.50 hours per week, and a full training and full protective uniform supplied. You will also have access to a range of resources, rewards, and benefits for our colleagues and their families, including unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a free health and wellbeing app.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

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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