- Work alongside residents in a kitchen environment by mentoring and supporting their progression
- Supervise items being made by the residents and guide them where required
- Supervise tool usage and be accountable for the items
- Meet the demands of customers by providing the catering services within the contract agreement
- Assist the catering manager to ensure the quality and hygiene of the food cycle from preparation through to delivery according to the Company HACCP
- Assist the management team to enforce relevant statutory, company and site OH&S compliance together with the monitoring of related equipment
- Assist in leading residents to perform their roles to a high standard and in alignment to Sodexo policies and procedures
- Ensure the prompt provision and efficient service of all meals and catering requirements at the specified time to the standards laid down by the catering 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.
- Obtain purchases from Sodexo nominated suppliers.
- 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 and ensure equipment is not used until safe.
- Ensure that all equipment, monies and the overall establishment, is safe and secure at all times
- Assist the catering manager, deputising in their absence to ensure that all Sodexo employees project a positive, approachable, friendly and professional image
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.
Essential
- Proven experience in providing a high standard of food for catering services
- Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
- Personal innovation and passion
- Demonstrative customer focus and service skills
- Strong communication, and negotiation skills
- Relevant craft and H&S qualifications and training
- Have an interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders
- Ability to manage confrontation and challenging behaviour
- A positive, motivated and enthusiastic outlook
- Attention to detail
- Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
Desirable
- IT literate
- Teaching qualification (Minimum of CTLLS) or PGCE
- Experience of working in a custodial environment