Chef

Job Introduction

About the role

At Sodexo we are passionate about food and know when it’s served with a smile it can brighten up the dullest of days.

We put our dedication to fabulous food in the spotlight to showcase what our talented team can do! We are looking for a Chef to join our family at St Pauls Cathedral School. 

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 applications.

A few things about you 

With great organisation skills and a friendly approach you'll be cooking delicious dishes for our students and staff, whilst always ensuring your preparation and kitchen areas are glistening!

To keep things ticking along, you’ll bring your knowledge of health and safety and food hygiene, your level 2 NVQ chef qualification (or equivalent) and contagious smile!

It would be great if you had experience of working in a school environment but, don’t worry if not, as we would still love to hear from you!

Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There will be company procedures to follow so good knowledge of HACCP, COSHH procedures and Food Hygiene Regulation is vital. 

Role Responsibility

Assist in the day to day running of the Kitchen.

Manage the Kitchen in the absence of the Chef Manger,Sous Chef and Senior Chef de Partie

Assist in maintaining an efficient Kitchen Management Record System in line with company policy.

Health and Safety and Food Safety Compliance.

Assist in managing deliveries and stock in line with company policies, looking to reduce waste as much as safely possible

Ensuring all areas within the kitchen control are clean, hygienic  and tidy at all times

Ensuring the safety and security of company and client property

Reporting of all complaints to line Manager

Reporting of all incidents of accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food or other irregularities to line Manager, taking appropriate action where needed

Complete all Mandatory required training in line with company policies

The Ideal Candidate

Relevant Qualifications NVQ2/3 or equivalent

Proven relevant industry experience in a kitchen producing fresh food from scratch

Good knowledge of operational Health and Safety

Basic or Intermediate Food Hygiene

Excellent Communication skills

High standard of personal hygiene and appearance.

Team focused, with experience of supervising a team in an efficient and friendly manner

Package Description

•  30 hours per week
•  Competitive
•  3 weekly Rota. 1 weekend out of 3. 2 weeks work 4 days out of 7. 1 week work 5 days out of 7. Shifts between the hours of 6.30 am/7pm
• Term Time with additional cleaning and training days. 41 weeks per year
• Full protective uniform supplied
• Full training provided
• Frequent transport links within a short walk
• Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.

About the Company

Why choose Sodexo?   

You don’t just join Sodexo, you belong.    

What do we mean when we say belong?    

It’s simple. You create a company where everyone is respected and feels that their ideas count. You take care of the quality of life of your people. You make your workplace inclusive, encouraging people to bring their whole self to work every day. That’s our philosophy in a nutshell.    

A career at Sodexo won’t tie you down, it actively encourages your progress. The diverse range of roles we offer is truly infinite. Whatever your skills, experience or passion, you’ll be encouraged and supported to have a fulfilling career.   

We are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.    

 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 are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process   

Our benefits:   

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life and health and wellbeing for our employees we provide discounts and benefit that you can tailor to suit your needs and help you take advantage of being part of Sodexo.    

·         20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)   

·         5% pension contribution   

·         Sodexo Discounts from over 1,200 top retailers    

·         Talk – a free wellbeing support helpline for you and your family   

·         Cycle to work    

·         Life assurance.