Total 250 Others level F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Chatham, Kent, me4 3az

Night Shift Team Leader

Location: Margate, Kent

Industry: Food Production

Contract: Perm

Shifts: Nights - 19:00 - 05:00 ~ 37.5 hours a week

Salary: £12.21 per hour + £8.00 bonus per night

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Night Team Leader to join our clients Food Production team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food production and leadership skills to support the shift supervisor in ensuring the safe and efficient production of high-quality food products.

Key Responsibilities:

Check the quality of products, including weights, measures, and bake profiles

Supervise and manage team members, providing guidance and support

Ensure production targets are met consistently

Monitor shift performance targets

Ensure Health and Safety procedures and policies are followed at all times

Conduct spot checks on all processes from mixing to packing finished products

Encourage and develop team members to achieve their full potential

Report food safety and quality issues as they occur

Ensure hygiene standards are met for pre and post-production activities

Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards and ensure they are followed by the team

Process and complete documentation accurately for safe production and full traceability

Ensure the bakery is audit-ready at all times

Report machine breakdowns and defects following the correct procedure

Attend SIC review meetings and provide feedback on performance

Conduct performance reviews for team members at the set frequency

Communicate relevant information to team members, such as actions from near-miss reports

Identify training requirements for the team and yourself and communicate them to the line manager

Qualifications and Skills:

Previous experience in a food production environment

Strong leadership and communication skills

Knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production targets

Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities

Team player with a positive attitude

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

High attention to detail and quality standards

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for food production and team leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and help us deliver high-quality products to our customers.

kitchen porter | part time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. whether you’re looking to start a career in the kitchen or just looking for a wok inspired side hustle this could be the role for you. with over 165 uk restaurants and growing, we’re on a mission to nourish us all from bowl to soul

the role |

as a kitchen porter at wagamama you'll play a key role in our kitchen, keeping our kitchen clean, safe + organised. you’ll work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, to make sure they have the right support and help at just the right time to keep the kitchen running smoothly, assisting with food preparation and dishwashing. not only will you gain key life skills at wagamama, you'll make great friends too, all whilst ensuring that our guests receive delicious food the wagamama way

if you...

• would love to provide exceptional experiences for everyone
• have a genuine passion for fresh food, we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps in our kitchens
• like buzzing environments, keeping organised and have excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others to thrive through training and personal growth opportunities

we'd love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you|

• weekly pay + share of the tips
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• fresh clean uniform provided by us for each shift
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a love above the door legend – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

Shepherd Neame is on the lookout for a Restaurant Team Leader with bundles of energy and enthusiasm to join us, so if you have experience of leading a team in a fast paced customer focused environment and you are looking to carve out your career in the hospitality industry; this may be just the job for you.

Pier Five is a contemporary bar and kitchen located on Chatham Maritime Marina. Our customers enjoy waterside views on the riverside terrace at the exciting bar and kitchen serving the best of hand-crafted beers and lagers, craft spirits and cocktails alongside the freshest artisan coffees.

At Shepherd Neame we know that first impressions count, so as an ambassador for our brand, this role will see you supporting the management team, undertaking duty manager shifts and responsibilities and you will lead and develop our team to deliver an excellent level of service to our customers at every opportunity.

If you haven’t got any previous hospitality experience please do not worry, so long as that you possess some of the qualities outlined below, we can train you and teach you everything else that you will need to know.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• A share of tips in addition to your hourly pay
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100's of high street shops and services
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• The opportunity to develop & move within our pubs, the Brewery & Support Office
• Flexible working hours

Shepherd Neame may be Britain’s oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit

WHO ARE WE?
Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited this role we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

Previous kitchen experience is preferred, but not required - we provide comprehensive training to help you excel in your new role. If you have a passion for food and a desire to learn, apply now and embark on a rewarding career with us!

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location: Osbern Manor, 26-28 Hoath Lane, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0SW

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £12 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Days

How could you make a difference as a Kitchen Assistant with us:

Hygiene and cleanliness is crucial to us, and the you will contribute towards this by ensuring that food preparation and service areas, tools and utensils are clean and hygienic at all times. Working individually and as part of a team, you'll also be very visible to our residents by assisting with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.

We offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities and welcome candidates with a variety of different experiences.

What do you need to succeed:

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen environment is an advantage however, we also offer comprehensive training to help you to succeed in your new role.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!

Server/Waiter/Waitress

Do you take your work seriously, but not yourself? Do you love meeting new people and bringing your personality to work? Are you happiest when working in a team, making things happen?

Maybe, just maybe, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you! We’re looking for people to join our team to work front of house as a Waiter/Waitress.

The good stuff.


An awesome hourly pay rate (which means you get paid for every hour you work) including service charge
Whether you are looking for a side gig, or a full time gig – we can offer part time or full time hours
We pay all our teams fortnightly because who doesn’t love a payday?
Every shift you work, we’ve got you covered with meals from our employee menu (thanks Chef)!
Treat yourself, family and friends to 50% discount off our food at any Côte
28 days holiday allowance
We love meeting new people who share our passion of making it special, which means you can earn a bonus for every time you successfully refer people to join Côte (T&C apply)
We’re here for the curious, so it’s no surprise there are loads of opportunities when it comes to internal development programmes, we have some big plans coming this year!
Company pension scheme & life assurance scheme
Employee assistance program – 24/7 support and advice for health, wellbeing, and financial issues
Access your next pay early through our Wagestream partnership


Bonjour, we’re Côte.

We believe life should be full of flavour. Yes, we’re foodies – but we’re actually in the business of making memories. Founded in Wimbledon in 2007 with a mission to deliver quality, French-inspired food, extraordinary service, and a whole-hearted enjoyment of life, we now have a 3,000-strong team and 85 restaurants (and counting) across the UK.

There are so many reasons to join Côte.

We’re on an exciting new journey – and our team will play a huge part in making it happen. That means when you’re with us, every day is an opportunity to aim higher. Because we’re invested in your development, so you’ll get out as much as you put in. And we encourage you to bring your unique flavour to work, because we value the diversity of our teams. Best of all, the work you do brings joy to others. Sound good? Maybe you belong with us.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Chef/Cook Manager you will proactively manage teams on site as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients.

THIS ROLE WILL COVER THE KENT AREA

Responsibilities:

• Motivating and managing a team
• Controlling and managing a budget
• Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence

What can you bring? In this role:

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Proven team leader experience
• Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised
• Previous experience within catering desirable

Hygiene Team Leader Wanted! Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about hygiene and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're looking for a dedicated Hygiene Team Leader to manage and develop our multi-skilled team.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and develop a dynamic Hygiene team
• Ensure top-notch Food Safety, H&S, and hygiene standards
• Conduct audits, generate reports, and drive continuous improvement
• Oversee hygiene training and team development
• Manage inventory, PPE, and site chemicals
• Support audits, visits, and KPI tracking

Who You Are:

• Fluent in English with strong communication skills
• Experienced in manufacturing and team leadership
• Certified in Food Safety and Health & Safety
• Some engineering experience is a plus!

What We Offer:

• Wagestream: Access up to 50% of your earnings instantly
• Free on-site parking with electric charge points
• Staff restaurant serving Hot food and weekly fruit pots
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly team environment

Work Schedule:
Sunday to Wednesday, 18:00 - 06:00
Starting Salary: £15.36 - £17.04 (after full training and development)

Ready to lead and inspire? Apply via the Link or email your CV directly to me at: z.rawlinson@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Twitter: @nagforjobs

About the role:
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
The Role
London South East Colleges is seeking to recruit a Commis Chef Apprentice to work within our BR6 restaurant at our Orpington Campus.
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Commis Chef Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in the culinary field.
The Apprentice will support the kitchen operation for BR6, a sixty-cover restaurant as well as the connected Bakehouse and Terrace area, with direct line management of the Head Chef and senior kitchen team.
Skills and Experience:
The person appointed will be required to work flexibly within a team environment and will be allocated a range of duties and responsibilities.
Food & Health and Safety:

- Keep up to date with HACCP documents, ensuring they are filled out daily
- Ensure stations are kept clean and organised
- Keep on top of dishes in pot-wash during service
- Follow organisations cleaning procedures, reporting any faults to supervisor
- Ensure food is stored correctly – following F.I.F.O storage system
- Monitor kitchen equipment - reporting any faults to supervisor
- Ensure safe storing of equipment - knives, blades etc,
- Perform stock checks, informing supervisors of depleting stock
- Label food items for storage within organisations policy.
- Prepare (wash, cut, cook) vegetables, fruits and meats to specifications
- Assemble / cook dishes on the menu with consistent quality
- Receive deliveries, checking use-by dates, packaging quality, etc.

About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa£65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

Benefits
The benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff).There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions(Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.

Accreditations
As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.
As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

The Best Connection are currently looking a Food Production Operative to join our busy client in Belvedere.

Hours are Monday to Friday 07.30- 16.30

Pay will be £12.50 per hour, weekly pay every Friday!

Duties include:

-Weighing and mincing the product
-Feeding the product through machines
-Ensuring machines are running smoothly
-Ensure products are processed according to specifications and quality standards
-Perform quality checks to verify the final product meets company and industry standards.
-Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and work area in compliance with health and safety regulations.
-Will involve heavy lifting
-This position does involve working with raw food items.

The ideal candidate will be reliable and able to work within a small team and also independently.

You must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

We have an immediate start for the right candidate!

This is a temporary role over the busy Christmas busy period - must be available till end of December

Working within the public sector you will be required to support the Environmental Health Team in the role of Food Safety Inspector.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Carry out Food Hygiene inspections/surveys in the district alongside other statutory functions with the Food & Safety Team.
• Gather evidence, writing letters and taking enforcement action
• Ad-hoc duties to support the wider team

To be considered for this role you will need to have:

• Ideally registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board and hold a relative qualification.
• Demonstrable knowledge, experience and expertise in relation to Food Safety.
• Relevant experience of Food Safety and enforcement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to convey and receive information accurately with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Able to travel within the district

This is a long-term temporary role requiring an immediate start, offering 37.5 hours per week.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

About the role:
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
Hours: Variable. Currently Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-12:30pm.
The Role
We are looking to hire a dedicated and reliable kitchen assistant to assist the Catering Manager with ingredient preparation as well as perform all washing and cleaning duties required in the kitchen and service areas. The role will also include serving customers, taking orders and preparing hot drinks using a commercial coffee machine.
The key responsibilities of a kitchen assistant include undertaking food preparation tasks, as directed by the catering manager, preparing ingredients, cleaning vegetables, preparing simple dishes, observing correct cooking times and temperatures, using cooking equipment, utensils and machinery (e.g. saucepans, pans, chopping boards, meat slicers), cleaning cooking utensils, keeping work stations and surfaces clean and tidy and customer service.
To be successful as a kitchen assistant, you should exercise exceptional time management and ensure that all duties are completed in a timely manner. Ultimately, an outstanding Kitchen Assistant should be able to comply with all food and health and safety regulations.

About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.
Benefits
There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.

Accreditations
As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.

Our Accreditations include:


- Investors in People – meaning we are committed to the professional development of our staff members.
- Recognised nationally in 2021 by the TES, as Overall FE Provider of the Year, FE College of the Year, and winning the Contribution to the Local Community award.
- Disability Confident – Committed
- Stonewall Workplace Champions – Silver Award
- Investors in Ethnicity – Exemplary Employer and member of the Top 25 employers 2 years in a row

- Affiliate member of the Black Leadership Group

Located near Balfour Winery in the charming village of Goudhurst, The Goudhurst Inn offers four boutique suites, locally-sourced cuisine, and a spacious dining room. Our large outdoor terrace provides breathtaking views of the Weald of Kent. If you have a flair for hospitality, we'd love to have you join our team.

The Goudhurst Inn are looking for a reliable, friendly part time Pizza Delivery Driver to assist with our pizza delivery on a Friday and Saturday evening between the hours of 5pm and 10pm approximately.

Must have a full, clean driver's license



What can we offer you:


£13.00 per hour plus TRONC
Vehicle supplied including fuel and insurance
Access to Wage Stream to help you with those unexpected nasty bills
A great refer a friend scheme
An employed role
35% discount on all drinks, food and accommodation across every Balfour site and Balfour Winery!
Accredited members of “Wellbeing Promise”, meaning we are an employer who really does care! (www.wellbeingpromise.co.uk)




Here’s what we’re looking for:


Someone who is outgoing, friendly personality with good communication skills. You’ll be the face of The Goudhurst Inn at the front door.
The ability to read maps and remember routes.
A clean driving record and valid driver’s license
To join as an employed member of our Team.


If you would prefer to send your CV by email, please email hope@balfourhospitality.com

Position: Kitchen Shift Leader 
Type: Full-Time – Permanent   
Pay Rates: £16.00 per hour depending on age 

Join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Kitchen Shift Leader, where you'll play a key role in leading the team to create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests!

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of an energetic team, leading assigned shifts with clear direction and plenty of motivation. You’ll inspire the team to provide fantastic guest experiences and high-quality standards. Plus, you'll make sure everything stays safe, compliant, and on point with company policies. 

Key Responsibilities 
- Lead and support the team by assigning tasks, ensuring smooth workflow, and motivating the team to deliver excellent service.
- Provide prompt, professional guest service, addressing complaints and special requests.
- Oversee food preparation, ensuring quality, taste, and compliance with standards.
- Maintain adherence to food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness regulations.
- Assist in training new team members on company policies and procedures.
- Participate in team duties while stepping up as the shift leader when assigned.

Requirements 
- Previous experience as a Deputy Kitchen Manager or a Second Chef/Sous Chef
- Strong leadership and communication skills. 
- Detail-oriented, especially when handling food orders. 
- Committed to providing high-quality, customer-focused service. 
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed. 

What We Offer 
- Attractive pay with overtime opportunities.  
- An inclusive, supportive work environment. 
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support. 
- Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications. 
- Exclusive team perks, including up to 50% off on-park dining, 20% discounts on Haven Holidays and in-store purchases, free access to our facilities, savings at national brands and retailers, and so much more! 

How to Apply 
To apply for this role, click apply now and answer a few quick questions, which should take about 5 minutes. Once submitted, a member of our team will reach out to you. If shortlisted, our interview process may consist of two stages: an interview and a skills test. 

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us at: resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are ready to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be full-time, part-time or a job-share.  

Haven Kent Coast formerly known as Allhallows our park on the Hoo Peninsular is situated along the Thames estuary offering the closest sandy beach to central London.

Allhallows-on-Sea, Near Rochester, Kent ME3 9QD GBR

Job DetailsPosition: Kitchen Shift Leader   
Type: Full-Time – Permanent     
Pay Rates: £16.00 per hour depending on age   

Join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Kitchen Shift Leader, where you'll play a key role in leading the team to create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests!  

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of an energetic team, leading assigned shifts with clear direction and plenty of motivation. You’ll inspire the team to provide fantastic guest experiences and high-quality standards. Plus, you'll make sure everything stays safe, compliant, and on point with company policies.   

Key Responsibilities  
- Lead and support the team by assigning tasks, ensuring smooth workflow, and motivating the team to deliver excellent service.  
- Provide prompt, professional guest service, addressing complaints and special requests.  
- Oversee food preparation, ensuring quality, taste, and compliance with standards.  
- Maintain adherence to food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness regulations.  
- Assist in training new team members on company policies and procedures.  
- Participate in team duties while stepping up as the shift leader when assigned.  

Requirements   
- Previous experience as a Deputy Kitchen Manager or a Second Chef/Sous Chef 
- Strong leadership and communication skills.   
- Detail-oriented, especially when handling food orders.   
- Committed to providing high-quality, customer-focused service.   
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.   

What We Offer   
- Attractive pay with overtime opportunities.    
- An inclusive, supportive work environment.   
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support.   
- Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.   
- Exclusive team perks, including up to 50% off on-park dining, 20% discounts on Haven Holidays and in-store purchases, free access to our facilities, savings at national brands and retailers, and so much more!   

How to Apply   
To apply for this role, click apply now and answer a few quick questions, which should take about 5 minutes. Once submitted, a member of our team will reach out to you. If shortlisted, our interview process may consist of two stages: an interview and a skills test.   

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us at: resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk   

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are ready to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be full-time, part-time or a job-share.   

You'll be in charge of the whole food and beverage department as well as the kitchen's finances at your school as the Sodexo Cook Manager at Oaklands Primary School,Chatham. As the head of the school catering department, it will be your responsibility to guarantee that the food and service provided are of the finest quality in the area. Being the person your team looks to for guidance and support on a regular basis will reflect your attitude, and this will create a lively and effective work atmosphere. You will also receive public holiday time off, including Christmas, and you won't work unsociable hours!

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

“A role where you can bring your passion for food”

• £15.00 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Working pattern:Monday to Friday 8am to 2pm
• Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)**
• This position requires and Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

​**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

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. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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