Catering Services Officer (Fixed Term for 1 Year), Fort William - HGH18669

Highland Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Catering Services Officer to enhance their catering operations. This role involves assisting the Catering Operational Manager in overseeing daily service delivery across various outlets, ensuring high standards and compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience in the catering industry and relevant qualifications. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to providing exceptional catering services in the community.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in catering management.
• Food Safety qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day catering operations.
• Supervise delivery and growth of high-quality catering services.

Skills

Management experience in catering

Food Safety knowledge

Health and Safety regulations understanding

Relevant professional qualification (HNC/HND/SVQ/NVQ)

Education

HNC/HND/SVQ or NVQ

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Catering Services Officer
Location: Fort William
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Duration: Fixed Term
Salary: £38,474 - £41,714 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Bob Gray Tel: [phone]

Job Purpose: To assist the Catering Operational Manager in the effective and efficient operational management of the day-to-day delivery of the Highland Council Catering Service, which includes Education, Civic, and Commercial outlets.

To provide effective supervision and management of the day-to-day delivery and growth of high-quality catering services.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team at T: 01955 608279 (24-hour voicemail), quoting the post reference number above.

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The Highland Council promotes diversity, creativity, and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from candidates under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will typically be contacted via email. Please check your email regularly, including spam/junk folders.

Requirements

• Relevant professional qualification such as HNC/HND/SVQ or NVQ, or proven relevant work experience of at least 3 years.
• Food Safety qualification.
• Extensive management experience specific to the catering industry within the public or private sector.
• Knowledge of and understanding of Health and Safety and Food Safety regulations.
• Understanding of the Schools (Health Promotion & Nutrition) (Scotland) Act and related responsibilities.