WHAT YOU BRING:

• 1 - 2 years Chef de Partie experience
• Commis Chef that is looking for a new challenge will be considered.
• Strong level of literacy and numeracy
• Previous catering experience and a Great Passion for Food and Team Engagement
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff at all levels
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Good communication skill
• Keen to continue self-development within current role and ambition for further promotion or growth
• Smart clean appearance, high standard of personal hygiene

CHEF - LEAD WITH PASSION, COOK WITH PURPOSE!

Location: Abingdon School, Park Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE
Salary: £15-£16 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days with flexible shifts

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Comply with all company and statutory regulations relating to Health and safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include awareness of any specific hazards in the work place.
• Assist in the preparation, production, presentation and service of all meals ensure they are served at the correct times, within the company’s standards and to the agreed specification of the contract.
• Ensure that the control of raw materials and portions are to the company’s standards and to ensure food is served at the correct temperature
• Assist the head chef when required in planning menus and orders
• Receive and check in goods against invoice for quality
• Ensure that all goods are quickly and correctly stored away on rotation system following the rule ‘first in first out’ and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Assist in the service of meals as required.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the food preparation and food service area at all times.
• Keep all work areas and surfaces clean and tidy at all times. Assist with routine cleaning schedules as required.
• Ensure high standards of personal performance, hygiene, appearance and cleanliness at all times.
• Communicate well and demonstrate a pleasant, polite, efficient, caring and friendly service to our customers and clients in all areas of service, which Sodexo provide.
• Participate in any necessary training and team meetings as required to complete job responsibilities to the company’s and client’s standards.
• Work as a team to promote harmonious working relationships within the Sodexo team
• Assist at any special ad-hoc functions, some of which may occur outside working hours.
• Report immediately any incidents of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food, or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate.
• Comply with all Sodexo Company policies/procedures and client site rules and regulations.