07:00 - 15:30 (can differ due to business needs) overtime is available and encouraged for events and out of core hours and is paid at an enhanced rate
£19.23 per hour
Opportunities for career development
Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
20 days Holiday plus bank holidays. Increasing with length of service.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Head Chef and kitchen team to deliver a 5-star guest service experience
Prepare hospitality food, including breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon teas for events ranging from 2 to 200 attendees
Prepare canapé events for groups of 10 to 220 attendees
Deliver tailored, innovative menus aligned with Head Chef
Meet and exceed company and client food gross profit (GP) and budget targets
Manage supplier relationships, place orders, and oversee stock management, sourcing from Sodexo-nominated suppliers unless authorized otherwise
Return all substandard food with proper documentation and communicate supplier issues to senior management
Operate within the company’s Safety Environmental Management System to ensure food procurement, storage, preparation, and delivery meet safety standards
Control and record wastage, ensuring accurate reporting
Comply with company procurement policies, ordering processes, and stock control procedure
Adhere to health & safety, food safety, and allergen regulations, both company and statutory
Complete and archive all internal food process documentation
Secure all stock to prevent loss, and ensure proper stock rotation in storerooms, fridges, and freezers
Monitor and control stock levels daily, weekly, and monthly to prevent shortages