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Chef Manager

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

This is an excellent opportunity to impact the quality of life of our customers. We currently have an opportunity for an engaging Chef Manager, with excellent communication skills to lead the small catering operation for Priors Court School. Priors Court is a specialist residential school, young adult provision and a training and development centre, supporting and improving life chances for young people aged 5-25 who are severely affected by autism.

Set on a beautiful 50 acre site in West Berkshire, they have extensive facilities adapted to support the complex needs of young people with severe autism.

https://www.priorscourt.org.uk/

The role will suit experienced Chef Managers, comfortable with overseeing a small team and operation and investing time in enhancing customer experience and meeting the needs of students.

Role Responsibility

  • Lead the delivery and production of quality food and service for 80 students plus carers, giving focus to customer experience, dietary requirements and allergens.
  • Manage a small, dedicated team to ensure a high quality service is delivered across a 7 day boarding operation, providing coaching and training when required.
  • Develop a simple food offering to ensure it consistently meets the needs of our customer
  • Manage all aspects of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene
  • Ensure financial documentation, costings and accountancy of the unit (and those from suppliers) is accurate and within agreed budgeted levels

 

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience as a Chef Manager, with a dedicated focus on customer experience and welfare
  • Flexible approach to working to meet the needs of the operation
  • Excellent communication skills, resilience and patience
  • Experience of managing a team to deliver service excellent
  • Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments and innovations
  • Personal innovation and passion for quality food
  • Experience working in a standards/compliance environment
     

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

Salary £32,000 - £35,000
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/19/RF476596/LN
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 31 August, 2017
Job Category Catering Management
Business Unit UK Schools
Location Thatcham, Berkshire , England
Posted on 17 August, 2017

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