Culinary Team Leader in Colchester

10 hours ago


Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
About Us

We're Sodexo, a leading provider of food and facilities management services. Our team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our armed forces personnel.

Salary Details

Our competitive compensation package includes a salary of £13.00 per hour, paid on a weekly basis for 40 hours of work, with the flexibility to choose from any 5 days out of 7 between 06:00 and 20:00.

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Culinary Team Leader to join our team at Merville Barracks, Colchester. As a key member of our kitchen team, you'll be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and motivating your team to excel in their roles.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  1. Managing the shift, making operational decisions to ensure seamless service delivery.
  2. Raising concerns about service or performance issues to your line manager in a timely manner.
  3. Coordinating the consumption of ingredients, adhering to recipe cards, and maintaining targets for food, fuel, and waste reduction.
  4. Maintaining good knowledge of menu planning and implementation.
  5. Ensuring accurate storage, disposal, and cooking of all food items as per our safety protocols.
  6. Monitoring temperature checks for fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serveries in line with our Safety Management System.

You'll also be expected to carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by management.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  1. Previous experience working in a catering operational environment.
  2. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
  3. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and management.
  4. A basic understanding of food safety protocols and regulations.
Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  1. Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
  2. An Employee Assistance Programme providing guidance on everyday issues, legal matters, financial advice, and work-related problems.
  3. Access to a free health and wellbeing app rewarding healthy habits and providing virtual GP services.
  4. The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering exclusive deals 24/7, and a prepayment cashback card.
  5. Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
  6. The opportunity to save for your future through our Retirement Plan.
  7. Support for career growth and development, including apprenticeships and learning tools.
  8. A Cycle to Work Scheme promoting environmental responsibility and fitness.
  9. Volunteering opportunities to contribute to worthwhile causes in our communities.
  10. A flexible and dynamic work environment.
  11. Competitive compensation.
  12. Full training and protective uniform supplied.

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