Company Overview
Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. Thanks to its two activities of Food and Facilities Management Services, Sodexo meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand.
About the job
Job Introduction
As a Head Chef at Sodexo at WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess , RAF High Wycombe, HP14 4UE Your culinary expertise and leadership excellence will manage an entire food and beverage production. You’ll be providing this service for our armed forces personnel, improving their quality of life every day!
What You’ll Do
- Lead the culinary operation & provide support for the production team
- Direct the preparation/duties to the sous chef, commis chefs, chef de parties and other kitchen staff.
- Arrange on and off duties for all staff, also ensure that your team has a great work/life balance
- Ensuring strict adherence to all EHO guidelines and systems and Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that kitchen staff follow standards and regulations.
- Function menu planning
- Following a set military dining menu and follow the weekly rotations of this
- Improvisation and maximise the use of existing stocks where necessary
- Managing stock, overseeing meal presentation and liaise with the client for requests
- Working with the FOH management team to drive the service excellence
- Ensure your team are fully trained, and refreshed regularly to the client/Sodexo’s standard
What You Bring
- NVQ lv 2/3 or experience working in a busy kitchen environment
- IT skills, great technical communication and Microsoft packages experience
- Vast knowledge of food production methods.
- Extensive knowledge on Allergens and the impact/awareness needed
- Impeccable leadership skills.
- To be thorough and pay attention to detail.
- The ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues.
- The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
- The ability to organise your time and workload.
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