Food Department Head

4 days ago


Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

Sodexo is seeking a highly skilled Food Department Head to lead the food and beverage team at Bierton C of E Combined School-Aylesbury. This role offers a unique opportunity to bring your passion for food and exceptional leadership skills to create a world-class dining experience.

About the Role

This position involves managing the entire food department, including kitchen staff, finances, and quality control. You will be responsible for ensuring that all food served meets the highest standards and exceeds customer expectations.

Responsibilities:
  1. Lead the food and beverage team to deliver exceptional service and quality food
  2. Manage kitchen staff, including training, development, and performance management
  3. Control labour, food, and stock expenses to optimize profitability
  4. Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene
  5. Develop and implement menus that cater to diverse tastes and dietary requirements
  6. Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations and excellent customer service
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must have:

  1. A minimum of 1 year's experience in a similar position, preferably in a school or catering environment
  2. Excellent leadership and communication skills
  3. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  4. Basic food handling skills certification, including NVQ Level 2 and Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
  5. Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety protocols
What We Offer

In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer:

  • A competitive salary of £14.42 per hour
  • A 30-hour working week, Monday-Friday, 8am-2pm
  • Term-time only (39-week working contract paid over 52 weeks)
  • Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) to ensure fair compensation throughout the year
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for support with everyday issues or larger problems
  • An online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support
  • A cycle to work scheme to promote sustainability and fitness
  • Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community

We are committed to creating a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. If you share our purpose and values, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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