Job Introduction

As Cook Supervisor for Sodexo at The Kingfisher CE Academy School, The Deanery Academy, Swindon, SN1 7DA, you will prepare meals using School Food United and recipes form DRIVE following the Allergen Management Process and create/review Allergen records as required. Maintain a high standard of service and hygiene. Engage with Food Service Assistant and lead the kitchen with daily supervision and delegation of required tasks. 

To be a front-line ambassador of Sodexo, and to project a welcoming, efficient, and professional attitude to our customers always. 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:

To comply with all the legal and hygiene requirements.  To prepare and present food to the company’s standards, utilising recipes from the central system and to have full knowledge of all allergen information prior to service.  Place Orders using Online Portals  Commence a Weekly Stock Take  To ensure that the Companies administration procedures are carried out to the laid down standard and that the necessary weekly returns are completed accurately and sent to the appointed office on time.   To receive any training as is necessary to maintain the standards in the establishment.  To undertake all aspects in the cleaning of equipment – walls (up to 6ft), floors, fixtures and fittings, to the companies’ standard according to the cleaning rota as required and directed.  To ensure work areas and equipment are left clean.  To assist in loading service counters, as and when directed, and to ensure enough supplies throughout the service period, paying attention to the minimum style guide standards and implementation of all current marketing offers and promotions.  Highly advisable to join the CLOSED Dishin’ it out Facebook page to view and share best practice.  To accept deliveries, recording necessary temperatures and putting away as set out by Safegard and your line manager.   To ensure a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and company regulations.  To assist, from time to time, at special functions, some of which may occasionally occur outside working hours.  To report immediately any incidents of fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food, or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate or possible.  To relieve in other local units from time to time during sickness  To report any customer complaints and act, if possible.  To attend any reasonable requests made by the Manager.

What you bring:

Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 – 1300 students. Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting. Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience. 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: NVQ Level 2 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

“For a job that’s a perfect mix of passion, perks and potential”

£12.50 per hour 27.5 hours per week Working pattern: Monday - Friday 8.30 - 2pm Term Time only 

​**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 Company

About 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.

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