Cook Supervisor

**Cook Supervisor - (Term Time Only)**

**Job Introduction**

Here at Sodexo, we have a great opportunity for an experienced **Cook Manager** to join us in leading our team to provide an excellent catering service at the Oasis Academy Aspinal in Manchester. Term Time only gives this role great life/workbalance.

In this modern kitchen, you will be responsible for organising the preparation and presentation of all meals service in line with the Service Level Agreements. This is a great opportunity to work in a rewarding Primary school environment whilst being partof a world leading food and facilities management company; here we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

This position will suit an experienced Cook Manager with a passion for food, who is skilled in food delivery and customer experience, is good at situational decision making and has a good eye for detail. You will thrive on a challenge and have strong leadershipskills whilst being adaptable to a changing environment.

**Role Responsibility**
- Organise and be assisted with the preparation and presentation of all meals service
- Ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention
- Organise any special function as required and to the correct standard
- Establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with individuals at all levels within the Company and the Client organisation.
- Ensure that the Company's accountancy, documentation and administration procedures are carried out to the laid down standard
- Control and monitor the financial performance of the unit and maintain costs within pre-budgeted targets.
- Maintain the standards and integrity of the service offer and Service Level Agreement at all times. Carry out a daily service audit and perform activities detailed in the service offer manual under Key Performance Indicators to the frequency and level required
- Implement and maintain the Statutory and Company standards of food and personal hygiene, health and safety and take any action as is necessary
- Take all necessary steps to ensure maximum security of the kitchen, store, office, safe and monies and any other areas under the Sodexo’s control.
- Help recruit, interview, control and discipline staff according to the needs of the unit
- Ensure all new staff are given a thorough induction into their job, the unit and the Company. Monitor the performance of staff, carry out performance reviews and provide training and coaching as necessary
- To have special regard to the welfare of the establishment staff, and to organise regular and effective staff meetings such as team huddles on a weekly basis.
- Ensure the correct compilation of the payroll to the latest regulations. To ensure that all Statutory Regulations and Company Policy concerning the staff are adhered to.
- Strong level of literacy and numeracy
- Enhanced DBS Clearance
- 706/2 or NVQ2 chef qualification, or equivalent
- Previous catering experience and a Great Passion for Food and Team Engagement
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff at all levels
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Computer confidence
- Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria, with particular regard to hygiene
- Positive approach to learning in role and identifying own training needs as appropriate
- Self-motivated, sense of own initiative and the ability to meet target deadlines as set by the Account Manager
- Ability to work effectively as part of and in the development of a team with a flexible approach to role and to successfully implement change

**_Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. This role will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employersand the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland._**

**Package Description**
- £18,000pa working 40 weeks per annum & great benefits equavilent to £21'000 FTE if working 52 weeks per annum)
- Location: Oasis Academy Aspinal, Manchester
- Permanent
- Work Pattern -32.5hrs pw Monday to Friday 7.30am - 2pm
- **Term Time only Working 40 weeks per annum, pay equates over 52 per weeks per annum**:

- We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more