Weekend Cook Supervisor

This is an opportunity for an experienced cook who enjoys taking responsibility, supporting colleagues and ensuring every dish is prepared and presented to a high standard. You'll play an important role in the smooth running of the catering operation, leading by example and helping the team deliver a consistent, quality food offer. If you enjoy working in a busy kitchen, take pride in your cooking and have the confidence to guide a team, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll do

• Prepare, cook, present and serve food to a consistently high standard, with a particular focus on breakfast service.
• Support the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen and catering operation.
• Follow recipes, production plans and menu specifications to ensure food is prepared accurately and in the right quantities.
• Help lead and motivate the kitchen team, allocating tasks fairly and supporting colleagues to deliver an excellent service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and cleanliness across the kitchen, counters and storage areas.
• Ensure food safety procedures are followed, including temperature monitoring, cleaning schedules, HACCP documentation and allergen management.
• Check deliveries, store stock correctly and follow FIFO stock rotation principles.
• Monitor food waste, record wastage and support effective stock control to minimise costs.
• Support food ordering and ensure stock levels meet anticipated customer demand.
• Monitor food production and service quality, responding positively to customer feedback, requests and complaints.
• Help develop the food offer, introducing ideas and improvements that meet customer needs while working within budget.
• Communicate effectively with the Head Chef and General Services Manager, keeping them informed of operational issues and opportunities.
• Support the training and development of colleagues, helping maintain high standards across the team.
• Maintain good working relationships with customers, colleagues and the client, contributing to a positive and professional environment., As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to ensuring disabled people have every opportunity to fulfil their potential and offer a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates who meet the minimum criteria.
Ready to be part of something greater? If you're passionate about food, enjoy supporting a team and want to help deliver an excellent catering experience at Baker & Baker, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your skills, creativity and enthusiasm to Sodexo and help us make every service count.


• A recognised catering qualification and food safety certificate.
• Previous experience working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Experience supporting or supervising a team, with the confidence to delegate tasks and lead by example.
• A passion for preparing quality food and delivering excellent customer service.
• A good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety, allergen management and safe working practices.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan food production and manage competing priorities.
• An understanding of stock control, food ordering, waste management and cost control.
• Good communication skills and a positive, approachable attitude.
• The ability to work independently, use your initiative and support the wider team.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and maintaining high standards.
  
  Why Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger.
• Belong to a team that values your contribution and ideas.
• Make a positive impact through the food and service you deliver every day.
• Develop your leadership and culinary skills through ongoing training.
• Build your experience and explore opportunities for career progression.
• Work in an environment where teamwork, quality and customer satisfaction matter.
A little more about Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone, helping to build a better life for all. Operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers every day, we're a global leader in services that improve quality of life.

Bring your passion for food, lead your team, and make every service count. Package
• Sunday's ONLY 6am to 11am.
• £19 per hour
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Ongoing training and development
• Plus, our Sodexo employee benefits package
At Sodexo, we believe great food brings people together. We're looking for a passionate and motivated