Catering Supervisor and Driver

“A role that fits your life - and your family”£12.81per hour16hours per weekWorking pattern:Monday - Friday 10:45 - 14:00hrsTerm Time only(39week 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.**As Catering Supervisor and Driver for Sodexo working between Sandling Primary School, Ashburnham Road, Penenden, Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2JGand St Francis Primary School, Queens Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LB. You will be contributing towards the smooth running of a fast-paced food and beverage operation. You will be responsible for transportation of meals between 2 schools in a timely and organised manner. You will also be responsible for leading a team of General Assistants to showcase what the kitchen supplies, presenting it in the most eye-catching way possible, ensuring we are offering the best service possible. As well as this, you work no unsociable hours and get public holidays off… including Christmas!Join Sodexo andbe part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.What you do:Prepare delicious meals for our school team and pupils.Keep the kitchen and serving areas stocked, clean and hygienic always.Support the loading and unloading of supply and delivery vehicles.Follow health and safety guidelines.Ensure that all machines and equipment are operated correctly.Always uphold the reputation of the company.Driving the work van (no need for personal car use) to transport meals between schoolsSupervising & leading a small team of general assistants to deliver a smooth and efficient lunch service.Supporting the lunch service – ensuring everything runs like clockworkFollowing food safety & hygiene standards to keep our students happy and health.Stock management & organisation to keep everything in order.What you bring:Have a great sense of teamwork.Show that you can adopt a dedicated and orderly approach.Show that you can prioritise your work, handle pressure, and communicate well at all levels.Show impeccable punctuality and dependability.A confident, reliable, and proactive leader.Someone with great organisational skills and a positive attitude.A full, clean UK driving licence,(with min 2 years experience driving)Experience in catering, hospitality, or school meal services (preferred but not essential).What we offer:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; its a chance to be part of something greater.Youll belong in a company and team that values you for you; youll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and youll 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 PlanA death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by SodexoOpportunities 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 environmentCompetitive compensationFull 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