Total 5 Manager job vacancies in Walsall

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 Walsall. 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”

• £14.00 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday 07.30am to14.30pm
• Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)**

​**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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Head of House PA (Maternity Cover)

Barr Beacon School, Old Hall Lane, Walsall, WS9 0RF

37 Hours | Term Time + 1 week | Monday to Friday

Start Date: November 2024

Pro Rata Salary: £22,795.77 (FTE £25,840.00)

The role: Are you a self-motivated, enthusiastic and supportive individual? If so, Barr Beacon School may have the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking to appoint a Head of House PA to cover a maternity leave until November 2025. Our Head of House PAs provide pastoral and administrative support in a fast-paced working environment. They play a key role in facilitating the day-to-day clerical support working closely with the Head of House.

Some of the main responsibilities of the role include first day absence calls, attending parental meetings to take notes and maintaining pupil records.

About you:You will play an important part in the school community, providing support to both staff and pupils to a professional standard. Your skills will include:

• Having at least GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths;

• Being experienced in working in similar administrative roles;

• Possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills, alongside strong IT skills;

• Having the ability to handle highly confidential information.

Please see the job description for the exact duties, skills and experience required.

What the school offers its staff

About us:

Barr Beacon School has a shared belief that no child should fail and our high standards and expectations ensure our pupils strive for success. As a highly successful school, we have a commitment to exceptional teaching to provide the best possible education for our students. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply, please complete our application form available from �HYPERLINK "https://www.workatmatrix.co.uk/"https://www.workatmatrix.co.uk/ Applications are to be emailed to Khibbs@barrbeaconschool.co.uk

Application Deadline: 20th November 2024

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Notice: Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Are you passionate about delivering Outstanding care and do you enjoy coaching and guiding your team on Outstanding Quality delivery? Are you focused on person-centred values and are you willing to go the extra mile to achieve positive outcomes? If so, this is the job for you!

I am seeking an established Registered Manager to oversee a beautiful Adult's Residential service in Walsall, West Midlands. You will provide direct support and guidance to a team of Support Workers and Seniors - who provide support to adults living with a learning disability, autism, complex needs and behaviours of concern. You will promote a positive culture within your service and will ensure delivery of person-centred care in line with best practices and current guidance.

The ideal candidate for this role will:
* Have experience of working within a Management position for a minimum of 2 years.
* Have experience working closely with adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, ideally within residential homes.
* Have an NVQ in Health & Social Care Level 3/4/5, or be working towards this.

A generous salary is on offer for this role up to £32,000 and a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days plus 8 additional statutory days.

You will be joining an established care organisation with a great reputation, growth plans and great progression opportunities! Does this sound like an exciting next step in your career?

Contact Heidi Chapman today to find out more: 01293848170 / heidi.chapman@search.co.uk

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Are you passionate about quality, health, safety, and environmental standards? We are looking for a proactive and experienced QHSE Manager to join our team and drive quality excellence across our operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate within the QHSE support function, ensuring top-tier quality standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across the company.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Monitoring

• Develop and implement quality standards and accreditations, ensuring compliance across all operations.
• Conduct regular quality inspections on manufactured products, ensuring they meet our high standards.
• Maintain and review processes, continuously identifying and implementing improvements.
• Oversee supply chain audits and ensure calibration standards are upheld.
• Investigate and resolve production issues to enhance product quality.

Health, Safety & Environmental Monitoring

• Conduct routine HS&E inspections across departments.
• Lead HSE investigations, determining root causes, and embedding key lessons learned.
• Chair quarterly QHSE committee meetings, ensuring ongoing safety improvements.
• Support in addressing QHSE issues and align with company-wide safety objectives.

Business Improvements

• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and support project managers in implementing changes.
• Introduce innovations to boost production and efficiency.
• Collaborate on projects aimed at advancing production quality and streamlining processes.

Complaints & SLAs

• Ensure complaints are addressed and resolved within SLAs, conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective measures.
• Lead investigations of HSEQ incidents, non-conformances, and quality issues.

Fabrication Support

• Assist the Fabrication team in maintaining high-quality standards and necessary accreditations.
• Oversee quality inspections for fabrication products and support the development of contract-specific Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).

Management & Team Development

• Manage internal quality resources, conducting regular one-on-ones and performance reviews.
• Support direct reports in achieving departmental goals and personal development targets.

Key Targets

• Lead and successfully complete all audits.
• Regularly review and improve business processes.
• Ensure timely resolution of complaints, typically within five working days.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of ISO accreditations 9001, 45001 & 14001.
• Proven experience in an HSEQ role, with a focus on quality control.
• Exceptional attention to detail, reliability, and communication skills.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in relevant software.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with ISO 50001.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., Chartered Quality Institute).
• IEMA status and internal auditor qualifications.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive environment that values innovation, teamwork, and growth.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on quality, safety, and environmental standards across the business.

Ready to take on this exciting role and drive quality standards forward? Apply today!

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please see contact information details.