As a Commie Chef at Sodexo, you will play a vital role in the food and beverage operations of Clifton College, 32 College Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3JH. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality and service, ensuring that school catering is recognized as one of the best in the region. Your positive attitude and ability to provide direction and support will significantly impact your team’s morale and performance, creating a vibrant and productive work environment.
Join 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:
Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including hygiene, cleanliness, and COSHH standards.
Meal Preparation and Service: Assist in the preparation, production, presentation, and timely service of meals per company standards.
Control of Raw Materials: Ensure proper control of food portions and temperatures, aligning with company standards.
Storage Management: Safely store all goods promptly, following a 'first in, first out' rotation system.
Hygiene Maintenance: Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in food prep and service areas.
Work Area Cleanliness: Keep work areas organized and assist with routine cleaning schedules.
Personal Standards: Uphold high standards of personal performance, appearance, and hygiene at all times.
Customer Communication: Provide friendly and efficient service while communicating effectively with customers and clients.
Training Participation: Engage in necessary training and team meetings to meet company and client standards.
Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively to promote harmonious relationships within the team.
Irregular Duties:
Special Functions: Assist with special events, potentially outside regular hours, with additional overtime payment.
Complaint Handling: Report and address any customer complaints promptly.
Incident Reporting: Immediately report any incidents related to accidents, theft, or food safety.
Meeting Attendance: Attend required meetings and training courses as needed.
What you bring:
Experience in this field essential
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff at all levels
Strong level of literacy and numeracy
A Great Passion for Food and Team Engagement
Good time management and organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Computer literacy and 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
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.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
**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 application
Package Description“A role where you can bring your passion for food”
£12.45 per hour
40 hours per week
Working pattern: Sunday - Thursday (07.30-16.00)
Uniform and meals on duty provided
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About The CompanyAbout Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
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.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
