Executive Chef

4 weeks ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
Job Overview

As a Commis 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 level of service are of the highest quality, making the school's catering one of the best in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
  • Prepare meal ingredients, including seasoning meats and washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits.
  • Prepare basic salads and sauces as directed by the Head Chef.
  • Receive deliveries and verify that all ordered items have been delivered and are of good quality.
  • Take inventory of restaurant supplies and notify the supervisor of low or depleted supplies.
  • Discard all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers.
  • Perform basic cleaning duties and ensure that workstations are properly sanitized.
  • Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors, and students.
  • Manage the creation and development of menus.
  • Ensure standards are being followed.

Requirements:

  • Must have expertise in cooking for large groups, with experience in managing menus and inventory.
  • Have experience following recipes and working 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.

What We Offer:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems.
  • Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7.
  • 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.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment.
  • 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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