Assistant Chef

at  Sodexo

Job Introduction
As Assistant Chef for Sodexo in Chethams School of Music, Long Millgate, Manchester, M31 SB, you will assist with all aspects of the food and beverage operations as well as the finances for your school’s kitchen. You will be responsible for ensuring that the food and level of service are of the highest calibre and that the school catering is among the best in the region. Your attitude will influence your team’s daily lives as the person they go to for direction and support, which will in turn foster a vibrant and productive work environment
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:

• Prepare and present food to the notified standard, ensuring the ethos of Fresh Food from Scratch is followed
• To ensure all work areas and surfaces are clean and tidy as is practical at all times, especially at the end of the day/shift
• To serve customers in a quick, polite manner ensuring good customer service at all times
• Replenish food and equipment to ensure an efficient and seamless service
• Clear and clean work areas after the service periods
• To complete any administration as requested including food temperatures, cleaning schedules, delivery temperatures, stock takes etc.
• To ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regards to special dietary requirements, allergens and shelf life
• To ensure the kitchen is maintained in a clean, organised manner and all food safety and health and safety policies and procedures are followed
• To complete all cleaning schedules to the agreed standard
• To promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues
• To undertake training and comply with all company policies and procedures
• To raise any issues to the Head Chef or Catering Manager in a timely manner
• To report any incidents of accident, near miss, fire, loss, theft, damage, unfit food or any other irregularities
• To work at school events, as required, with occasional evening and weekend work
• To assist with the setup, service, clearing and cleaning of function catering as requested
• To carry out any reasonable request by management
• To assist in other local units as may be necessary in an emergency

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 and 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.

“A ROLE WHERE YOU CAN BRING YOUR PASSION FOR FOOD”

• £12.97 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday
• Term Time Only Contract
• Location: Chethams School of Music, Long Millgate, Manchester, M31 SB
  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.
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What you do:

• Prepare and present food to the notified standard, ensuring the ethos of Fresh Food from Scratch is followed
• To ensure all work areas and surfaces are clean and tidy as is practical at all times, especially at the end of the day/shift
• To serve customers in a quick, polite manner ensuring good customer service at all times
• Replenish food and equipment to ensure an efficient and seamless service
• Clear and clean work areas after the service periods
• To complete any administration as requested including food temperatures, cleaning schedules, delivery temperatures, stock takes etc.
• To ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regards to special dietary requirements, allergens and shelf life
• To ensure the kitchen is maintained in a clean, organised manner and all food safety and health and safety policies and procedures are followed
• To complete all cleaning schedules to the agreed standard
• To promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues
• To undertake training and comply with all company policies and procedures
• To raise any issues to the Head Chef or Catering Manager in a timely manner
• To report any incidents of accident, near miss, fire, loss, theft, damage, unfit food or any other irregularities
• To work at school events, as required, with occasional evening and weekend work
• To assist with the setup, service, clearing and cleaning of function catering as requested
• To carry out any reasonable request by management
• To assist in other local units as may be necessary in an emergenc

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

*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 applicatio