Catering Chef: Menu Planning, Budgeting & Hygiene Leader

5 Star Recruitment; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Star Recruitment in West Bridgford, Nottingham, United Kingdom is seeking a Catering Supervisor to plan menus, monitor costs and purchase food within budget while ensuring high quality and presentation.

You will maintain hygiene standards, manage stock, check deliveries and support service users with nutritious, economical meals. This is an on-site role requiring practical catering experience.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1/2 or NVQ Level 1/2 in food preparation or equivalent.
• Knowledge of responsibilities under the food safety act and related legislation.
• Understanding of menu planning and food purchasing within budget.
• Awareness of healthy eating and catering for special diets.
• Commitment to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor expenditure to ensure cost effectiveness within the budget.
• Plan menus and arrange food purchasing.
• Present food attractively and ensure proper portioning.
• Maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Secure kitchen, dining and storage areas and manage stock records.

Skills

Menu planning

Food purchasing

Budget monitoring

Stock control

Hygiene practices

Customer care

Education

City & Guilds 706/1/2 or NVQ Level 2 in food preparation

Job description

5 Star Recruitment in West Bridgford, Nottingham, United Kingdom is seeking a Catering Supervisor to plan menus, monitor costs and purchase food within budget while ensuring high quality and presentation.

You will maintain hygiene standards, manage stock, check deliveries and support service users with nutritious, economical meals. This is an on-site role requiring practical catering experience.