Pastry Chef - Oxford
Sodexo Oxford
As Pastry Chef for Sodexo at Abingdon School, Park Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE, you will oversee all aspects of the food and beverage operations as well as the finances for your school’s kitchen. You will be responsible for ensuring that the food and level of service are of the highest calibre and that the school catering is among the best in the region.
Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control.
Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors and students.
Manage the creation and development of menus.
Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience.
Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
Your attitude will influence your team's daily lives as the person they go to for direction and support, which will in turn foster 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:
Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control.
Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors and students.
Manage the creation and development of menus.
Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.
What you bring:
Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 – 1300 students.Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience.
Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
Hold basic food handling skills certification: NVQ Level 2
Level 2 Food safety CertificateA minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.
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