Head Chef

Job Introduction

We are looking for a skilled Head Chef to work in the one of our Limerick sites.

The Ideal candidate will have a passion for food, excellent organisational skills; the ability to prioritise their workload and have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

Role Responsibility

• Ensure the prompt provision and efficient service of all meals and catering requirements for 2 shift 7 days a week at the specified time to the standards laid down in the KPI's.
• Ensure that the Company’s accountancy documentation and administration procedures are carried out to the Sodexo Way Compliance Standards and that the necessary weekly & monthly returns are completed accurately and transmitted at the appointed time or despatched manually.
• Ensure that all costs and expenditure are within the budgeted levels agreed between the Client and Sodexo.  , expenses, cash purchases as agreed with your line manager.
• Maintain levels of stock, to the agreed establishment targets.
• Ensure that methods of preparation, production and presentation comply with Sodexo’s standards and procedures. Monitoring Waste
• Obtain purchases from Sodexho nominated suppliers.
• Comply with all relevant sections of the Quality Assurance Audit and to complete routine audits at a frequency as indicated in the “Unit Activity Calendar”.
• Comply with all Company & Client policies, site rules and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your work place and training of staff.
• Ensure that all equipment used, is in safe working order, checked regularly and serviced.  Report any faults to management/client, ensure they are rectified and ensure equipment is not used until safe.
• Ensure that all equipment, monies and the overall establishment, is safe and secure at all times

The Ideal Candidate

• A flexible approach required
• Proven experience in managing and leading a Multi-Site Food team
• Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
• Strong financial understanding and demonstrable budgeting management
• Experienced in adhering to and driving company initiatives
• Personal innovation and passion
• Demonstrative customer focus and service skills
• Strong communication, and negotiation skills
• Experience working in a standards /compliance environment
• Relevant qualification and training
• IT literate

Package Description

Head Chef

Monday to Friday

39 hours per week

Training will be given

Applications to:    mark.rush@sodexo.com

About the Company

Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 43,000 people and delivers On-Site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defence sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions.

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their age, disability, gender, transgender, marital or family status, race or ethnicity, religious belief of sexual orientation are welcome to and included within our business.