Cook / Chef

Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: West Kirby Grammar School, Graham Rd, West Kirby, Wirral CH48 5DP

Salary: £13.90 per hour
Hours: (35 Hours a week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 2.30pm

Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Chef for Sodexo , you'll be at the heart of the school, overseeing food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your leadership will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment. Best of all? No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!

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’ll Do:

• Oversee the replenishment of food and ensure work areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard.
• Develop, mentor, and train kitchen staff to foster an inspiring team culture.
• Manage and optimise all aspects of the catering operation, including labour, food, and stock costs.
• Maintain consistency in food quality and service standards for staff, visitors, and students.
• Lead menu creation and development to keep offerings fresh and exciting.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

What You Bring:

Essential:

• Experience cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students).
• Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen.
• Prior staff supervision or line management experience.
• Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce them.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
• Positive leadership, professionalism, and a passion for food.
• Hold basic food handling certifications, including:
  • NVQ Level 2
  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• At least one year of hands-on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided).

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!
• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At Sodexo , we believe everyone deserves a place to belong . This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger . If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us create a brighter future!

Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre‑employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.

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