Cooking Operations Manager

2 days ago


Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

About the Role

You'll be responsible for overseeing the food and beverage department, as well as the kitchen's finances, at your school as the Sodexo Cook Manager at Walsall. As the head of the school catering department, your primary goal will be to ensure that the food and service provided are of the highest quality in the area. Your attitude will reflect your leadership and guidance, creating a lively and effective work environment. You will also receive public holiday time off, including Christmas, and won't work unsociable hours.



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 labour, food, and stock expenses.
  • Manage and optimise 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.


About You

You'll need expertise in cooking on a large scale, with experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting. You'll also require previous staff supervision experience or line management experience. Additionally, you'll need experience working with fresh produce and ingredients. Your ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy kitchen environment will be essential. You'll also need to be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook.



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 who you are; 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, including unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support, Employee Assistance Programme, access to a free health and wellbeing app, Sodexo Discounts Scheme, Money Insights, and more.



Package

The package includes a competitive compensation of £14.00 per hour, 35 hours per week, working pattern: Monday to Friday 07.30am to 14.30pm, Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks). Equated pay is also offered, which means you get paid equal amounts of pay every month.



About Sodexo

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.


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