Total 280 job vacancies in Buckingham, MK18 1TH

An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Registered Nursing Home Manager to manage an exceptional care home based in the Hereford area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This care home has an excellent reputation for offering exceptional standards of nursing care outstanding reputation for offering exceptional standards of nursing care at a time when it matters most

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin**

As the Registered Nursing Home Manager your key responsibilities include:
• Manage all aspects of the Home’s daily operation, ensuring that the highest possible standard of care is provided in accordance with company policy and registration with the CQC, where residents are enabled to live with dignity and wellbeing
• Responsible for maintaining and/or improving the CQC rating for the Home
• Head the Management Team made up of the Deputy Manager, and working alongside them is the Administration Manager
• Facilitate the on-going training, development and supervision of the healthcare team

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Proven track record in the management & delivery of high-quality elderly care
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the CQC Fundamental Standards
• Possess strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive KPIs such as; occupancy, staffing, recruitment, compliance & networking to ensure the company's long-term success
• Experienced in supervising, guiding, and supporting staff
• Prior experience managing budgets and completing detailed and analytical reports
• Have excellent communicative & organisational skills

The successful Home Manager you will receive an excellent salary of £75,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 40 hours a week from Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
**£5,000 OTE + Occupancy Bonus**
• Flexible Pay – access earnings to suit you
• Free parking – onsite
• Employee Assistance Line – support helpline
• Career Pathway – professional development
• Training – enhance your skillset
• Seasonal gifts – a small token of our appreciation
• Discounts – range of retail and leisure
• Refer a friend – bonus scheme

Reference ID: 1607
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk

Location - 4 Old Barn, Gawcott
"Our residents do not live in our workplace, we work in their homes"
At Hightown, we`re a housing charity that builds homes and support people. In Gawcott, near Buckingham, Milton Keynes, we provide high-quality care and support to five vulnerable adults with learning and physical disabilities.
We are looking for some new Support Workers to join our team who have the right values, behaviours and attitudes to be the difference.
Who we are looking for
If you have previously worked in a care setting or health and social care field and have experience of providing support to vulnerable people then this role could be perfect for you. We are looking for passionate people who are driven by the desire to make a difference and create a person-centered environment.
We are looking for passionate people who with a `can-do` attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to peoples needs.
You will need to be able to:

Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working
Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support
Be flexible in your approach to work
Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities

If you share our values, we`d love you to work for us.
About the role
We have a full time (37.5 hours per week) role available. You will be working as part of a dedicated team to empower our service users to lead the life they want. You will assist individuals with:

Mealtimes and social activities including music and art therapy
Attending appointments and maintaining their health and wellbeing
Promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking can cleaning
Personal care needs

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you or you want to have an informal chat, please contact us on 01442 292291 or recruitment@hightownha.org.uk
Benefits
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:

Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
£13 per hour
Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
Annual salary and cost of living review
Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work
Access to COVID-19 vaccinations
Friendly and supportive team environment
Employee assistance helpline
Mileage paid for car usage
Fully paid DBS

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.
Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.
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We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We are a Disability Confident Employer.
About Us
Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year.

Location - 5 Old Barn, Gawcott
"Our residents do not live in our workplace, we work in their homes"
At Hightown, we`re a housing charity that builds homes and support people. In Gawcott, near Buckingham, Milton Keynes, we provide high-quality care and support to five vulnerable adults with learning and physical disabilities.
We are looking for some new Care Assistants to join our team who have the right values, behaviours and attitudes to be the difference.
We have part time (30 hours) and full time (37.5) roles available.
Who we are looking for
We`re keen to recruit individuals who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are:

Putting our residents and service users first
Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice
Developing passionate and committed teams
Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety

We will give you all the training and support you need to do the role including a fully funded qualification in health and social care and we will support you with your career aspirations.
If you share our values, we`d love you to work for us.
About the role
You will be working as part of a dedicated team to empower our service users to lead the life they want. You will assist individuals with:

Mealtimes and social activities including music and art therapy
Attending appointments and maintaining their health and wellbeing
Promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking can cleaning
Personal care needs

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you or you want to have an informal chat, please contact us on 01442 292291 or recruitment@hightownha.org.uk
Benefits
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:

Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
£12 per hour
Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
Annual salary and cost of living review
Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work
Access to COVID-19 vaccinations
Friendly and supportive team environment
Employee assistance helpline
Mileage paid for car usage
Fully paid DBS

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.
Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.
To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We are a Disability Confident Employer.
About Us
Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year.

Job Description

The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Front of House Assistant with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

As a Front of House Assistant you will have excellent food service presentation, be a role model for your team, undertake training and monitor standards, have great organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

Company Description

£11.44 an hour (NMW applies)

Various Shift Patterns and Zero Hour Contracts Available

Are you passionate about food and customer service? Can you bring bags of enthusiasm to the role? Have you experience in managing a team and delivering a fantastic food offering? Then this role might just be for you.

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional Front of House Supervisor we’re looking for?

If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience working within Education catering
• Have good Health & Safety knowledge
• Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organization skills
• Demonstrate great attention to detail
• Be a team player, and enjoy succeeding as a team
• Possess great customer service skills
• Have a flexible approach to work

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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Job Description

The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Front of House Supervisor with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

As a Front of House Supervisor you will have excellent food service presentation, be a role model for your team, undertake training and monitor standards, have great organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

Company Description

£12.45 an hour

5 days out of 7

Are you passionate about food and customer service? Can you bring bags of enthusiasm to the role? Have you experience in managing a team and delivering a fantastic food offering? Then this role might just be for you.

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional Front of House Supervisor we’re looking for?

If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience working within Education catering
• Have good Health & Safety knowledge
• Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organization skills
• Demonstrate great attention to detail
• Be a team player, and enjoy succeeding as a team
• Possess great customer service skills
• Have a flexible approach to work

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

IND3

At Cosy Club, you can expect casual days, vibrant evenings, and weekends where we're the life and soul of the party! From brunch and coffee to dinner and drinks, our guests join us for an experience like no other.

As one of our Bartenders, you'll get a competitive and fair hourly rate with tips alongside:

A commitment to prioritise your work life balance- including 2 days off and a weekend off every six weeks
Fair rotas with hours spread fairly and changes kept to a minimum
Meals on every shift and paid breaks
Mystery Diner bonus (extra 50p p/h worked that week)
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Unlimited 50% off staff discount across both Cosy Club and Lounge
Focus on your development and progression and a clear understanding on how you are able to do this
Fabulous incentives to win each month - including spa breaks, trips abroad, food and drink hampers and tickets to festivals
An invitation to the most talked-about staff party in hospitality- Loungefest!

Most importantly we will ensure you are made to feel welcome at Cosy Club.

As our Bartender, one shift, you're a barista, the next, a cocktail connoisseur. Imagine the clinking of cups as you pour our guest's chosen tea and coffee order. Then, the anticipation as you build a new cocktail before keenly interested eyes - a cocktail our guest absolutely should try. That's just how we do it, and we always anticipate our guests' needs.

Each shift will provide variety, from being a brilliant barista to a cocktail connoisseur, you will raise the bar with your personality. You will be outgoing and enjoy engaging with our customers.

Your passion determines your place with us, and your enthusiasm for wine, coffee, mocktails, or whatever you love, will see you succeed.

Interested?

Apply today and be part of our growing business!

* Please note we can only employ staff aged 18 or over due to the nature of our business.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Buckingham School’s vision is Success for All; success for our students, our staff and our community. By joining us, you will be part of an establishment that seeks to develop individuals holistically, through our seven school virtues, where personal responsibility and self-improvement underpin all that we do. We are a student-centred school that recognises that our staff have the authority, expertise and passion to bring our vision to life.

Due to the school’s expansion and growth in student numbers, we seek to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Geography. Whilst having a real passion for the subject, we are looking for an innovative and committed classroom practitioner who can teach exceptional Geography lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 as well as the experience and drive to continually improve the subject. We are looking for the right candidate to raise standards of student attainment and achievement, monitor and support student progress and hold high expectations of themselves, their team and their students.

This is an exciting period to join The Buckingham School; we have just completed 2.5 million pounds of renovation work within the school, with more remodelling and renovation of the school premises planned in the near future. We have seen steady improvement in all areas of the school over the past three years and we will continue in our quest to become the community school of choice within the locality. We are ambitious, oversubscribed and our students are fantastic to work with.

Applications are welcome from ECTs as well as experienced teachers. We have a proven track record of support and development and an excellent ECT package is available.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we will offer you:

• A professional, supportive and experienced Team
• A personalised approach to Continuing Professional Development
• A role in a school that has a clear vision
• The opportunity to work with students who possess excellent attitudes to learning
• A learning environment that is ambitious, collaborative and forward-thinking

Further details about the role

Please access the full job description, application form and self-declaration form from the school’s website www.buckinghamschool.org . Completed applications, giving full contact details of two recent relevant professional referees (one of which is your current employer) to: Mr Andy McGinnes, Headteacher, The Buckingham School, London Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AT or email to emansfield@buckinghamschool.org.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 2nd September 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early for a suitable candidate, therefore if you are interested in this role please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Date: Suitable candidates will be invited for interview following receipt of their application, therefore we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a candidate is appointed – we look forward to hearing from you!

Commitment to safeguarding

Please note that CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the school. The Buckingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, Disclosure & Barring Service and online screening in line with the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ act.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

This is a great opportunity to work for one of the most dynamic smart-tech companies in the UK, with an extensive background of supplying products into the Global Automotive and Motorsport Sectors and a portfolio of Blue-Chip clients, including some of the world's most prestigious Automotive and Motorsport businesses.

We are therefore seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with foundational experience and a keen interest embedded systems. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply and develop your skills in programming low-level code for embedded systems using C and C++, whilst at the same time working alongside a team of experienced engineers who are keen to mentor and support your growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of firmware for new and existing products
• Participate in design discussions and activities as part of a project team
• Assist in developing test software and procedures, including unit and functional test automation
• Produce user and design documentation
• Engage in learning and evaluation of new technologies and products
• Participate in design, architecture, and code reviews

Essential Experience Requirements:

• Educated to Degree level in Electronics, Computer Science or other relevant discipline
• 2-3 years of commercial programming experience in Embedded C or C++
• Experience with embedded real-time systems programming and debugging
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools and measurement equipment
• Ability to understand hardware schematics and data sheets
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Desired Experience:

• Exposure to ARM architecture and development environments like Keil uVision
• Familiarity with real-time OS programming (e.g. FreeRTOS)

If you are a proactive, self-sufficient, and forward-thinking Embedded Software Engineer with a strong programming background and the desire to develop innovative products for the Automotive / Motorsport markets, we want to hear from you.

IPS Group are exclusively assisting an independent, family-run insurance brokerage that has experienced significant growth over the past 12 months is seeking to recruit an experienced Commercial Insurance Broker in Buckingham.

Specialising in a diverse array of commercial lines encompassing various risk sizes, typically ranging between £5,000 and £15,000 GWP, with their largest client exceeding £150,000, they identify themselves as a "Mid-Market Broker" providing a personalised service and prioritising face-to-face client meetings. Operating as a traditional broker, they handle every risk placement.

Your primary role will involve supporting the Account Executives and Director, within a tightly-knit team where members collaborate and assist each other as needed. The atmosphere is characterised by a genuine sense of camaraderie - a blend of relaxation and diligent work ethic. You'll even dip in and help out with claims on the occasion.

Here, you won't be just a statistic; rather, you'll seamlessly integrate into the team. If you seek a local insurance brokerage that values treating people with integrity, this opportunity may be precisely what you've been searching for.

To be considered, you must possess extensive commercial broking experience spanning all lines of business - Property, Casualty, and Liabilities.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new role
Hays is working with an educational organisation in Bristol. They are looking for a credit controller on a temporary basis for 3 months. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 (35 hours a week). Pay for the role is £14.53 per hour + holiday. Minimum 1 day per week in office - Tuesday as standard. Flexibility to attend on other days as required, and with advance notice. Main duties of the role include:

• Communicate with debtors to follow up on outstanding debt - using both email and telephone
• Identify debtors requiring contact
• Responding to incoming queries
• Support commercial debt management process as instructed by the credit control manager

What you'll need to succeed

• Credit control experience
• Ability to work flexibly and with changing priorities
• Ability to communicate clearly and authoritatively, but also sensitively, with debtors; and to help resolve complex issues around payment
• Comfortable working at pace

What you need to do now


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If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to support the delivery of the rehabilitation provided by the units including: The Assistant Practitioner will provide general and specific care to Adults, and will be proficient and competent to work across professional disciplines, referring patients for Allied Health Professional or nursing assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required. To be an integral member of the Rapid Response & Intermediate Care (RRIC) team, providing prompt assessment and delivery of therapeutic treatments to patients in liaison with senior staff. To take responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment protocols and delivery of such treatments in patients own homes. To acts as a technical resource to the Adult Community Healthcare Teams, in relations to the provision of mobility equipment. To document, evaluate and liaise with qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists following interventions. To be responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within the RRIC and ACHT teams.

An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Registered Nursing Home Manager to manage an exceptional care home based in the Hereford area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This care home has an excellent reputation for offering exceptional standards of nursing care outstanding reputation for offering exceptional standards of nursing care at a time when it matters most

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin**

As the Registered Nursing Home Manager your key responsibilities include:
• Manage all aspects of the Home’s daily operation, ensuring that the highest possible standard of care is provided in accordance with company policy and registration with the CQC, where residents are enabled to live with dignity and wellbeing
• Responsible for maintaining and/or improving the CQC rating for the Home
• Head the Management Team made up of the Deputy Manager, and working alongside them is the Administration Manager
• Facilitate the on-going training, development and supervision of the healthcare team

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Proven track record in the management & delivery of high-quality elderly care
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the CQC Fundamental Standards
• Possess strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive KPIs such as; occupancy, staffing, recruitment, compliance & networking to ensure the company's long-term success
• Experienced in supervising, guiding, and supporting staff
• Prior experience managing budgets and completing detailed and analytical reports
• Have excellent communicative & organisational skills

The successful Home Manager you will receive an excellent salary of £75,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 40 hours a week from Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
**£5,000 OTE + Occupancy Bonus**
• Flexible Pay – access earnings to suit you
• Free parking – onsite
• Employee Assistance Line – support helpline
• Career Pathway – professional development
• Training – enhance your skillset
• Seasonal gifts – a small token of our appreciation
• Discounts – range of retail and leisure
• Refer a friend – bonus scheme

Reference ID: 1607
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2023 - now 5 years in a row!

A varied and interesting role working closely with the Operations Director (OD) and the Regional Management team, providing administrative and secretarial support whilst ensuring the smooth operation of the Regional Office.

The role is hybrid, working two days in the office and three days from home.

We are looking for the successful candidate to live in South Wales.

Interview will take place on the 13th August via Microsoft teams.

About the role

Your main duties will include:

- Providing administrative and secretarial support to the OD in performing his/her role, acting as a point of contact both internally and externally in the OD's absence.

- Key point of contact both over the telephone and in written communication for the Regional office.

- Establish and maintain appropriate administrative systems, records and filing systems on behalf of the Region, arrange and minute meetings, producing letters, reports and other documents as required.

- Ensure the provision of all supplies including adequate stationery, furniture and office equipment, reporting any defects.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

- Able to work flexibly, prioritise duties as required and recognise the demands placed on the other team members

- Previous experience with an administrative or secretarial role.

- Able to use a variety of software packages (e.g Word, email, excel and internet databases).

- Fast and accurate typing speed with the ability to produce documents from hand written material.

The rewards

- Up to 35 days' annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)

- Staff discount shopping scheme 'Rewarding Dimensions'

- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Pension scheme

- Long Service Awards

- Qualification scheme

- Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'

- Discounted health and dental cover

- Life Assurance

- Bike to Work Scheme

- Season Ticket Loan

For more information visit www.dimensions-uk.org/careers

Apply now

- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce

- As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees

- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.

- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

In your capacity as Sodexo's Cook Manager at Parkside Primary School, Stafford. ST10 1TH, you will be in charge of managing the finances and food and beverage operations for your school's kitchen. It will be your duty to make sure that the food and service meet the highest standards and that the school catering is among the best in the area. Your attitude will affect the way your team functions on a daily basis as the person they look to for guidance and encouragement, which will promote a positive and effective work atmosphere. In addition, you won't have to put in unconventional hours and will get time off for public holidays, which includes 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 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 Certificate
  • A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied. 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

**Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of application

Package Description

“You bring your passion for food. We’ll bring our passion for developing our people”

• £13.00 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday 8.00am - 2.00pm.
• Fixed Term: 6 months contract

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.