NUFC Academy - Chef

Job introduction

About the role

At Sodexo we know how important our family of administrators are - keeping our site running smoothly for our guests and colleagues. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Chef to join our prestigious team at NUFC Academy

A few things about you

We want you to bring your can-do attitude, flexible approach, and your great reliability with you, when you join us. Don't forget to bring you excellent attention to detail and exceptional communication skills too!

Being a team player is important, but you'll also need to be able to work well on your own! Previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, but if you have great people skills, we'd love to hear from you!

Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There'll be company procedures to follow alongside our Health & Safety practises so it's vital that you'll champion this.

What you'll do

• To ensure the preparation of all food processing.
• To ensure the quality of product and standards of hygiene within the Kitchen facilities conform to the criteria set out in the SOP.
• Reporting all defects of equipment, damage to materials and any incidents involving theft to management.
• Keep the detailed cleaning schedule for all kitchen, stores and related areas up to date, ensuring that these are strictly adhered to and work is carried out to a satisfactory standard.
• Preparing orders in accordance with company procedures, verifying accurate delivery against delivery note/ invoice and the original order itself.
• Ensure completion of all necessary stock control documentation in accordance with internal accounting procedures.
• Ensure that accurate fridge and food temperatures are recorded.
• Ensure all protective clothing is worn and personal hygiene and appearance is adhered to.
  • Ensure that customer/staff requirements and satisfaction are met throughout their event and good customer relations prevail at all times.
  • Seeking always to maintain good relation with external suppliers and ensuring harmonious inter departmental co-operation within the catering department.
  • Contribute towards the preparation and cooking of all food items in the kitchen using set procedures specified by the Executive Head Chef/ Chef Supervisor
  • To ensure correct portion control is achieved as instructed.
  • Ensure the correct and hygienic handling, processing and storing of all food items is carried out through date stamping/labelling.
  • Ensure the food items are rotated using the first in first out method.
  • The correct operation and cleaning of equipment with due regard to safety as instructed and in accordance with the manufacturers/ safeguard instructions.
  • Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment at all times

What you'll bring

Essential

• Previous Chef experience
• Organisation Skills
• Good Administration Skills
• Must be available to work weekends

Desirable

• IOSH and Food Safety Level 3 Certificates
• Previous Conference and Banqueting Experience

Why Sodexo?

• 40 HOURS PER WEEK
• £14-£14.50 PER HOUR
• 5 DAYS OVER 7
• Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.