Assistant Cook

As a Assistant Cook for Sodexo at Doncaster Deaf Trust, Ledger Way, DN2 6AY, you will be responsible for the prompt and efficient preparation and service of meals for the School. This role involves preparing, cooking, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the unit, upholding the highest standards for quality and hygiene in line with company procedures. Additionally, as an Allergen Champion, you will ensure all meals comply with Sodexo and school policies by identifying, preparing, and accurately labelling special diet meals, cross-referencing allergen information with registers to provide a safe and inclusive dining experience. 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:

• Comply with all legal and company regulations within the catering unit.
• Prepare, cook, and present food as directed, maintaining company standards for quality and service.
• Use appropriate cooking and presentation techniques to ensure high standards are met.
• Store goods promptly and accurately, following rotation and delivery procedures.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy, and organized throughout the day, with thorough cleaning at day's end.
• Serve customers quickly and politely, providing excellent customer service at all times.
• Replenish food and equipment as needed to maintain efficient service.
• Clean work areas after each service period to maintain hygiene.
• Complete administrative tasks, including food temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and allergen records.
• Follow all food safety, health, and company policies, especially regarding special diets and allergens.
• Report any incidents or issues to the Chef Manager or Supervisor promptly.
• Assist with school events, catering functions, and support other units in emergencies if required.
  
  Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 - 1300 students.
• Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
• 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.
• Good knowledge of allergens would be good.
• 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.


• 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), 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.

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., £12.60 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday (09:45-17:15)
• Permanent Full Time Contract
• Good public transport and on site parking and onsite parking available, Meals on duty.
• 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.
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