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Head Chef

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We currently have an opportunity for a Head Chef to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression. 

Role Responsibility

General

  • Ensure the prompt provision and efficient service of all meals and catering requirements at the specified time to the standards laid down in the KPIs and SLA.
  • Ensure that the Company’s accountancy documentation and administration procedures are carried out to the Sodexo Way Compliance Standards and that the necessary weekly and monthly returns are completed accurately and transmitted at the appointed time or despatched manually.
  • Ensure that all costs and expenditure are within the budgeted levels agreed between the Client and Sodexo.  Control all costs such as labour, expenses, cash purchases as agreed with your line manager.
  • Ensure tariff prices are correct, that all services are costed and charged according to the terms of the contract.
  • Maintain levels of stock to the agreed establishment targets.
  • Ensure that methods of preparation, production and presentation comply with Sodexo’s standards and procedures.
  • Comply with all relevant sections of the Quality Assurance Audit and to complete routine audits at a frequency as indicated in the “Unit Activity Calendar”.
  • Comply with all Company & Client policies, site rules and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your work place and training of staff.
  • Ensure that all equipment used, is in safe working order, checked regularly and serviced.  Report any faults to management/client, ensure they are rectified and ensure equipment is not used until safe.
  • Ensure the standards across the site(s) are in accordance with the Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators specified in the service contract
  • Compile and agree an annual business plan with your line manager, and to be responsible for achieving all actions
  • Maintain excellent client relationships and communicate with the day to day client at every opportunity - holding at least a weekly review meeting.
  • Ensure that all written communication represents a professional image to customers, clients and staff.
  • Actively seek and identify opportunities for business growth both within the contract and the external market.
  • Action customer compliments by praising staff and resolve complaints satisfactorily, referring to your line manager where necessary.

People

  • Recruit, manage, induct, train, motivate and appraise staff to promote good employee relations and operate within Company procedures, legislation and the Investors in People standards.  Maintain training records for all staff, ensuring that individual needs are recognised and met either through on or off job training.
  • Ensure that all Sodexo employees project a positive, approachable, friendly and professional image.
  • Hold weekly team Huddle meetings & Daily Pre & Post meal briefs.
  • Attend Company Training Courses and District Meetings as requested.
  • Plan and control holidays within the operation to 'self cover' where practicable.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

  • Proven experience in managing and leading a kitchen team
  • Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments and innovations
  • Financial understanding and demonstrable budgeting management
  • Experience in adhering to and driving company initiatives
  • Personal innovation and passion
  • Demonstrative customer focus and service skills
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Experience working in a standards/compliance environment
  • Relevant qualification and training
  • IT Literacy

Package Description

Head Chef job , to lead the team at Scottish Crime Campus Gartcosh , a small but busy kitchen , very diverse , looking for an individual with flair , excellent presentation skills , with sound financial awareness to join this Nil Cost Unit.

Looking to take the catering forward , taking control of all aspects of food , and new menu ideas , whilst following all Health & Food Safety legislation.

Temporary contract at the moment , but negotiations to making the post permanent.

About the Company

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

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