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On-site in Málaga·Full-time·Added 7 days ago (last checked 2 Nov)
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Our summary
- Hours
- Monday to Friday
- Work mode
- On-site, Málaga
- Contract
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Driving licence
- Own vehicle
Visa options
The ad rules out sponsorship
The advert says visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
-Demonstrable experience: Minimum of 5 years practicing as Head Chef or Second Chef with solid experience in the catering sector and management of large volumes (university residences, student halls, hotels, or educational centers).
- With experience in special services.
- Ability to work under pressure and towards demanding results.
- Experience in managing teams of more than 5 people with rotating shifts.
- Immediate availability
- Own car
-Key skills: High organizational capacity, leadership, and great autonomy to work independently and efficiently during key moments of service.
-Competencies: Attention to detail, sense of excellence, and high commitment to service.
Nice to have
-Valuable: Training in Hospitality/Cooking and updated knowledge in allergen management and nutrition for young groups, and experience in another language.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Working at Sodexo is more than a job. Our purpose is to improve people's everyday lives to create a better life for all. Working at Sodexo, you will feel that you act with a purpose, that you are part of a great team, and that you have opportunities to develop your professional career.
- Long-term replacement contract.
- Salary: per collective agreement
- The possibility of joining a leading company in sustainable catering and value-added experiences at all stages of life.
- To grow in a multinational company where every day will be a new challenge. - continuous training, as we value and care about the learning of our employees.
The role
We are looking for a Head Chef to lead the catering service of one of our client centers in the education sector (Student Residence), located at: C. Mesonero Romanos, 13, Teatinos-Universidad, 29010 Málaga, 40h/week, FULL-TIME, Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
We are looking for a professional with a high sense of excellence, a passion for gastronomy, and a strong commitment to operational management and service to students/faculty.
If you have experience managing catering volumes, organizational capacity, and are looking for a stable project with a schedule that allows for work-life balance, we want to meet you!
What you'll do
-Production management and supervision: Coordinate and supervise the daily preparation of line menus (volume ranges between 80 and 150 menus depending on the season and the residence's occupancy).
-Complementary offering: Direct and support the preparation of the salad buffet, homemade desserts, and the sandwich offering for the center's cafeteria.
-Planning and dietetics: Ensure strict compliance with menu planning and the correct provision of special diets and allergens established for the residents.
-Quality control: Guarantee the excellence and consistency of all preparations in accordance with the specifications of Sodexo's technical data sheets.
-Safety and Hygiene: Ensure strict compliance with food safety (HACCP) and hygiene regulations throughout the entire production process.
-Risk Prevention: Ensure compliance with all internal procedures and current regulations regarding occupational risk prevention (ORP).
-Organization and autonomy: Organize service production and actively participate in the cleaning of utensils and the washing line, maintaining great organizational capacity when assuming service phases autonomously. Residence events: Lead, plan, and execute the gastronomic and catering offering for institutional events or special activities of the university community.
How you'll work
- Schedule: Full-time (40h/week), Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Workplace in a dynamic environment, with good communication.
About Sodexo Iberia
Sodexo Iberia is the Spanish and Portuguese arm of Sodexo, a global leader in sustainable food services and facilities management. The company provides integrated services such as on-site catering, food services, facility management, and employee benefits solutions to corporate, healthcare, education, and public sector clients. With a strong presence across the Iberian Peninsula, Sodexo Iberia operates thousands of client sites and employs tens of thousands of people, making it one of the largest employers in the region's services sector.
In Spain, Sodexo Iberia has a significant operational footprint with offices and service locations in major cities including Madrid and Barcelona. The company is known for its commitment to quality of life, sustainability, and diversity, and it actively hires professionals in areas such as operations, engineering, and customer service. For international professionals, Sodexo Iberia offers opportunities to work in a multicultural environment, with roles that often require multilingual skills and a global perspective, making it an attractive employer for those looking to relocate to Spain.
- Industry
- Facilities and Food Services
- Founded
- 1966
- Employees
- 400,000–450,000
- Headquarters
- Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- Sodexo Iberia operates across Spain and Portugal, with major offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering opportunities in various cities.
- The company is a global leader in its industry, providing a stable and well-structured work environment for international employees.
- Sodexo emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with policies that support international hires and cross-cultural collaboration.
- Many roles at Sodexo Iberia involve client-facing services, which may require Spanish language skills, but there are also positions in management and corporate functions where English is commonly used.
- Sodexo offers career development programs and internal mobility, which can be beneficial for professionals looking to grow within a large multinational.
In their own words
About the company & team
Sodexo is a world leader in sustainable food services and value-added experiences at all stages of life. Founded in Marseille (France) in 1966, it is now present in 45 countries and has 423,000 employees serving 100 million consumers daily. We offer catering and facility management services with the aim of improving the quality of life of our employees and the people we serve, as well as contributing to the economic, social, and environmental development of the regions where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand. Our purpose is to improve people's everyday lives to create a better life for all.
Additional information
If you consider that this offer fits what you are looking for and we can contribute to improving your quality of life, you only have to apply and we will be delighted to meet you! Respecting our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, this position is open to all candidates regardless of gender, nationality, race, culture, age, religion, sexual orientation, or different ability/disability.
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