Mobile Catering Manager
Sodexo, Grange, Medway
Mobile Catering Manager
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Sodexo, Grange, Medway
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 8 Nov | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
- Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of school catering operations across different sites.
- Leading, motivating and supporting kitchen teams to deliver excellent service.
- Preparing and overseeing the production of fresh, high-quality meals on a large scale.
- Managing food ordering, replenishment, stock control and kitchen resources.
- Monitoring labour, food and operational costs to ensure budgets are maintained.
- Creating and developing menus that meet the needs of pupils and school staff.
- Ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and customer service.
- Carrying out regular kitchen audits and ensuring all food hygiene, health and safety procedures are followed.
- Supporting and training colleagues, helping them develop their skills and confidence., Please note: This role involves travelling between school sites, so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. Sodexo and its clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment screening, including references and DBS checks where applicable. Equated pay: Your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay are spread over 12 months, meaning you receive equal monthly payments throughout the year, including during school closure periods., ALL TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE REIMBURSED Retention BONUS for all attached mobile roles - £200 on successful completion of 12 week probation, further £300 after 52 weeks comple
- Experience cooking on a large scale, ideally catering for between 100 and 1,300 pupils.
- Previous experience working as a Cook, Chef, Cook Manager or in a similar catering environment.
- Experience supervising, managing or supporting a kitchen team.
- Experience working with fresh ingredients and produce.
- Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety procedures.
- The ability to work independently, manage your time effectively and adapt to different kitchen environments.
- A positive attitude, professional approach and the ability to lead by example. Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate. Don't have all the qualifications? If you have at least one year's hands-on cooking experience, we can provide training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety., If you're an experienced Cook or Chef who enjoys leading a team, loves working with fresh food and wants a role that offers genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
- Monday to Friday working - no weekends!
- 7:30am-2:30pm working hours.
- School holidays off.
- Christmas and public holidays off.
- 35 hours per week.
- Term-time contract, with pay spread evenly over 12 months.
- Mileage expenses reimbursed.
- Additional retention bonus of up to £500! Join Sodexo and become part of a supportive team where your skills are valued, your contribution matters and you have the opportunity to make a real difference. What you do, At Sodexo, we believe in rewarding our colleagues and providing opportunities to grow. Alongside a competitive hourly rate, you'll benefit from: Pay and rewards
- £16.00 per hour.
- 35 hours per week.
- Mileage reimbursement: £0.45 per mile for the first 10,000 miles and £0.25 per mile thereafter.
- £200 retention bonus upon successful completion of your 12-week probation.
- A further £300 retention bonus after 52 weeks of service.
- All eligible business travel expenses reimbursed. Work-life balance
- Monday to Friday working.
- 7:30am-2:30pm.
- Term-time only (39 working weeks per year).
- Pay spread evenly over 52 weeks, meaning you'll receive a consistent monthly salary throughout the year.
- School holidays and public holidays off, including Christmas! Additional benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme, including access to financial and legal advice.
- 24-hour virtual GP access and health and wellbeing support.
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme, with savings for you, friends and family.
- Access to the Salary Finance Platform.
- Sodexo Retirement Plan.
- Death in Service benefit.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Career development, training and progression opportunities.
- Full protective uniform provided., £16.00 Per Hour (mileage expenses: first 10.000 miles per miles 0.45pence miles, after it will be 0.25 pence per mile)
- 35 hours per week
- Working pattern: Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 2.30pm
- Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)
- This position requires and Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, confident in the kitchen and enjoys leading and supporting a team., full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential, as travel between school sites is required).
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.
£16.00 per hour | 35 hours per week | Monday-Friday | Term Time Only Working hours: 7:30am-2:30pm Areas covered: Kent, South East London, Medway, Maidstone, Tonbridge and Ashford.Love cooking? Ready for a role that offers a better work-life balance? And the best part? Enjoy a great work-life balance!
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/mobile-catering-manager-127716702