Chef

at  Sodexo

Hassocks BN6, England, United Kingdom -

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Immediate26 Oct, 2024GBP 16 Hourly27 Jul, 20245 year(s) or aboveGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

Job Introduction
As Sous Chef for Independents by Sodexo at Hurstpierpoint College, you will play a key part in the catering leadership team with all aspects of food beverage operations. ‘Hurst Street’ is our informal dining location on campus. Serving ‘street food’ dishes inspired by current food trends, creating a social and engaging food environment with sustainability at its core. You will be responsible for ensuring that the food and service are of the highest calibre, optimal consumer feedback and continuous innovation of the menus.
Join Independents by 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:

  • Manage and deliver the food and beverage delivery of ‘Hurst Street’ (200 meal per day Monday to Friday) to the specified standard.
  • Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the team.
  • Control the complete catering operation, including food, and stock expenses.
  • Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control.
  • Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors and students.
  • Manage the creation and continual development of the menus.
  • Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.

What you bring:

  • Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 180 – 1300 Meals.
  • The ability to self-manage and self-motivate.
  • Bring insight of the current ‘high street’ food trends
  • Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience.
  • Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
  • Experience in managing a kitchens food and 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 advanced food handling skills certification:
  • NVQ Level 2
  • Level 3 Food safety for Supervisors
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in hands on cooking. Training on company specific Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety policies 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.
  • 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.

Responsibilities:

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

  • Sous Chef - ‘Hurst Street’
  • £16.29 per hour
  • 42.5 hours per week
  • Working pattern: Monday to Saturday (5 days out of 7)
  • Location: Hurstpierpoint College, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9JS

What you do:

  • Manage and deliver the food and beverage delivery of ‘Hurst Street’ (200 meal per day Monday to Friday) to the specified standard.
  • Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the team.
  • Control the complete catering operation, including food, and stock expenses.
  • Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control.
  • Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors and students.
  • Manage the creation and continual development of the menus.
  • Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed

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.
  • 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

*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


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Hassocks BN6, United Kingdom