Catering Lead

Humber Recruitment; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local catering organization in Grimsby is seeking a dedicated kitchen leader to prepare nutritious meals and manage a team. The role involves ensuring that the café provides a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for young people. Candidates should have a background in food preparation, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to uphold hygiene standards. Join us in making a positive impact on the community through food.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and customer service.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Ability to lead a team in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tasty, nutritious meals for young people.
• Lead the team in a supportive kitchen environment.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Team leadership

Menu planning

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Overview

The client are all about tasty food, great service, and creating a space where young people feel right at home. Their café is a big part of what makes their facility special - it's not just about meals, it's about community. Whether you're cooking up affordable, healthy dishes, chatting with young people in the café or leading the team behind the scenes, you'll be helping to create a welcoming, inclusive space for members aged 8 to 19 (or up to 25 with additional needs).

They’re open evenings, weekends, and school holidays - and for many, this place is like a second home. Their catering team plays a key role in making sure it's a place they want to come back to again and again. You'll be a crucial part of this new facility for Grimsby, welcoming up to 250 young people each session and creating a space where they can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tasty, nutritious meals and snacks that suit different tastes and dietary needs
• Serve up affordable food with a smile and get involved in themed food events and activities that celebrate cultures, occasions, or just great food
• Chat with young people in the café space, making them feel at home
• Keep the kitchen and café clean, safe, and running like clockwork
• Follow food hygiene and safety guidelines - we take this seriously, but we don’t overcomplicate it
• Regularly check and report any kitchen equipment faults, and flag health and safety issues as needed
• Help with stock control, ordering supplies, and keeping the kitchen well-equipped and cost-efficient
• Bring ideas for improving food service - whether that's a new snack, a better process, or something to cut down on waste
• Pitch in with admin tasks like kitchen schedules, food records, or anything else that helps the team stay organised
• Take on any other reasonable duties that come up - The facility is a fast-moving place, and we all roll up our sleeves when needed
• Plan menus that are creative, low-cost, and packed with goodness - and always keep young people\'s tastes in mind
• Lead the Team by creating a supportive, fun, and organised kitchen environment
• Oversee kitchen operations, making sure everything meets food safety and hygiene standards
• Stay organised with stock, budgeting, and waste reduction - making sure we\'re efficient and sustainable
• Admin management - from food safety logs to inventory tracking and compliance tasks