Pastry Chef
3 weeks ago
As a Pastry Chef at Sodexo, you will be responsible for overseeing the food and beverage operations, as well as managing the finances for the school's kitchen. Your primary goal will be to ensure that the food and service standards are of the highest quality, and that the school catering is among the best in the region.
You will be the person that the team looks up to for direction and support, and your attitude will play a significant role in fostering a vibrant and productive work environment.
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 are equipped to provide exceptional service.
- 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.
- Must have expertise in cooking on a large scale, with experience of managing teams and supervising staff.
- Have experience following recipes and managing kitchen operations.
- 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, such as NVQ Level 2 or Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
- Competitive hourly rate of £14-£16.
- 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working hours can be flexible.
- Term Time Only.
- Access to public transport, free parking onsite, and meals on duty.
- Applicants around South Oxfordshire and Didcot are welcome to apply.
Sodexo is 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).
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