Chef Manager
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £34,000.00 to £36,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | Truro, TR1 2HU |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/2068095/144483 |
Summary
- £34000-£36000 per annum
- 40 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7( flexible based on rota)
- 52 weeks Contract
- Well established collaborative team plus Sodexo benefits
- Free parking on site with meals on duty
- Close to city centre
Job Overview:
Sodexo is seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef Manager to lead the catering team atTruro High School for Girls, Falmouth Road, Truro TR1 2HU.You'll act as the primary representative for Sodexo and Truro High School for Girls, a wonderfully happy haven, a small school full of girls gently encircled with unwavering support to work hard, achieve high and be kind. What more could you ask for?”
Truro High School for Girls is a prestigious independent school located in Truro, Cornwall.Dedicated to empowering young women, the school offers a rich curriculum that combines academic excellence with a strong emphasis on personal development, creativity, and leadership.With a welcoming community and beautiful historic grounds, Truro High School provides a nurturing environment where girls thrive academically, socially, and morally, preparing them to make a positive impact in the world. Your role will be to prepare, cook and drive the delivery of the meals to the pupils by enhancing the pupil experience in order to meet both client and company expectations whilst maintaining strict budgetary control in line with client and Sodexo expectations.
- To organise and be assisted with the preparation and presentation of all meals service (participating as necessary) at the required time, being provided to the standard laid down in the Service Level Agreement and to the Client's, Customer's and Sodexo’s satisfaction.
- To present a smart and professional image at all times.
- To ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regard to customers’ special dietary requirements: for example, nut, dairy or wheat allergies. Food items to be presented to at least the minimum standards set out as per the “Fresh Food From Scratch” food offer.
- To organise any special function as required and to the correct standard, some of which may occur outside of normal working hours.
- To establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with individuals at all levels within the Company and the Client organisation.
- To ensure that the Company's accountancy, documentation and administration procedures are carried out to the laid down standard and that the necessary weekly returns are completed accurately and sent to the appointed office on time. This may be electronically, paper-based, or both, as instructed.
- To control and monitor the financial performance of the unit and to maintain costs within pre-budgeted targets.
- To maintain the standards and integrity of the service offer and Service Level Agreement at all times.To carry out a daily service audit and perform activities detailed in the service offer manual under Key Performance Indicators to the frequency and level required.
- To implement and maintain the Statutory and Company standards of food and personal hygiene, health and safety and take any action as is necessary.
- To take all necessary steps to ensure maximum security of the kitchen, store, office, safe and monies and any other areas under the Sodexo’s control.
- To assist with recruitment, interview, control and disciplinary of staff according to the needs of the unit and within the procedure laid down by the Company.To keep records of any potential disciplinary issues and keep the Account Manager, Contract Director and Human Resources department informed of these.
What We’re Looking For:
- 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
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Computer literacy, Strong level of literacy and numeracy
- Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria, with particular regard to hygiene
- Positive approach to learning in role and identifying own training needs as appropriate
- Self-motivated, sense of own initiative and the ability to meet target deadlines as set by the Account Manager
- Ability to work effectively as part of and in the development of a team with a flexible approach to role and to successfully implement change
- 706/2 or NVQ2 chef qualification, or equivalent
- 706/3 or NVQ3 chef hospitality qualification, or equivalent
- Previous experience of catering management and employee engagement
- Experience of managing and developing a team in an educational establishment
- Experience of managing budgets
- Experience of delivering training using company guidelines
- Good standard of financial acumen
- Ability to develop increasing individual effectiveness through leadership, motivation, communication, coaching and training
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.
- An 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 24hr virtual GP Service
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, includinga variety of learning and development tools.
- Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Ready to be part of something greater?Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo!
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