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Diet Chef Co-ordinator

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

Job Introduction

As a Diet Chef Coordinator at Sodexo in Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, you’re also a team player and food waste saver. Your passion for food and organizational excellence will lead an entire food and beverage production. This is a chance to make a positive impact, all while getting an opportunity to advance your career with a global leader in services! 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'll do:
  • As a Diet Chef Co-Ordinator , you will be expected to take responsibility for the day to day management of your kitchen
  • To fully support the co-ordination of preparation of all foods necessary to supplement frozen meals and prepare all special diets required for patient food services
  • Ensure that all foods are produced in a safe and hygienic manner at all times and stored correctly adhering to all legislation governing food production and storage.  
  • Ensure that all levels of SLA’s are delivered on a daily basis. This will include inventory management, people management/development, customer service and all key aspects 
  • Being a leader and an active part of a large team of Chefs, Kitchen Porters you will play a crucial role in achieving Sodexo’s mission statement of being a world leader in quality of life services.
  • Ensure all foods are prepared according to standard recipe and production schedules.   Prepare food, and attend or check cooking processes 
  • Plans production of special diets in accordance with standard recipes as advised by ward based teams and Trust Dieticians and produces production schedule for each day’s meal service
  • Ensure stock controls and rotation procedures are maintained
 
For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

What you bring:
Essential
  • Proven track record of employment within the catering/hospitality industry 
  • Proven experience of managing a team (ideally 10 +)
  • Experience of managing a stock management budget
  • Good numerical and communication skills must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication. 
  • Knowledge of health & safety and food safety.
  • Able to work on own initiative within a team environment.
  • Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards. 
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Level 3 food safety qualification.
 Desirable
  • IOSH qualification or equivalent
 
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 offer:

  • Flexible and dynamic work environment
  • Competitive compensation
  • Access to ongoing training and development programs
  • Countless opportunities to grow within the company
  • Full training
 
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!
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and become a driving force behind Sodexo's growth and success!

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