Catering Manager (Chef Manager)
Job Introduction
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Catering Manager for our offices in Salford.
You will be required to oversee the day to day running of the catering operation, ensure the prompt and efficient preparation and service of all meals to the company’s standard, maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the Unit.
You will be responsible for menu planning, ordering and will manage a small team ensuring they are fully engaged and motivated.
Role Responsibility
- To organise and lead the preparation and presentation of all meals service at the required times and to the required high standard.
- To ensure that the Company and Statutory Regulations pertaining to the safe and hygienic operation of the kitchen and ancillary areas are adhered to by all members of staff and visitors in the absence of management.
- To manage menu planning, rotas, orders, and receiving, checking and storing deliveries, stock take as requested. To complete the menu purchase planner and recipe cards for all main meals.
- To ensure all monies balance on a daily basis
- Program EPOS till accordingly in-line with menus
- To ensure all staff are working hygienically at all times.
- Liaise with client on a daily basis and attend monthly meeting
- To assist the Manager to recruit, support, control and discipline staff according to the needs of the unit within the procedure laid down by the company. To keep records of any disciplinary issues and keep the District Manager and Human Resources Manager informed of these.
- To take all necessary steps to ensure maximum security of the kitchen, store, office and any other areas under Sodexo control.
- To assist as may be required from time to time with the services and cleaning down of the unit.
- To assist the Management to monitor the performance of staff and provide training and coaching as necessary.
- To prepare all food with due care and attention. Ensure care is taken with regards to special dietary requirements: for example, nut, dairy or wheat allergies.
- To carry out any reasonable request by management.
- Organise and prepare any special functions which may sometimes be outside of normal working hours
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria, with particular regard to hygiene
- Positive approach to learning in role and identifying own training needs as appropriate
- Self-motivated
- Sense of own initiative
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Flexible approach to role
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- 706/2 or NVQ2 chef qualification, or equivalent
Package Description
40 hours per week
Monday - Friday (Hours flexible to suit)
Free on site parking
Daily lunch included
About the Company
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).