As an Assistant Chef for Sodexo at Q3 Academy, Moat Road, Langley, Birmingham, B68 8ED, you will oversee all aspects of the food and beverage operations. You will be responsible for ensuring that the food and level of service are of the highest calibre and that the school catering is among the best in the region. Your attitude will influence your team's daily lives as the person they go to for direction and support, which will in turn foster a vibrant and productive work environment. As well as this, you will not work unsociable hours and you will get public holidays off… including Christmas!
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What you do:
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.
Maintain excellent standards of food
Prepare all food with due care and attention, particularly regarding customers’ special dietary requirements: allergies, food intolerances and religious or other considerations.
Work on and support any special functions which may sometimes be outside of normal working hours at evenings and weekends and promotions in line with segment marketing and promotional calendar
Training:
Involvement in preparation and delivery of inhouse training programmes
Participate in relevant training courses and apprenticeship programmes
What you bring:
Essential
Patient with good interpersonal skills and the ability to build quality relationships with colleagues and clients while respecting boundaries
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Good communication skills & customer focused
Self-motivated, hard working and able to have a flexible approach to the role
Ability to work inclusively as part of a team or individually as needed
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain personal resilience in all situations
Highly motivated, passionate about food with a desire to develop and grow
Recognised professional qualifications in cookery or suitable experience
Holds current food hygiene certificates
Craft skills and experience in relevant establishments
Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
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:
Level 2 of 3 qualification
Level 2 Food safety Certificate
A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.
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 you; 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:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
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, including a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
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.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
**Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**
*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of application
Package Description“You bring your passion for food. We’ll bring our passion for developing our people”
£12.16 per hour
27.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday-Friday
Term Time only
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**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**
About The CompanyAbout Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re 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.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
