Catering Shift Leader

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wildlife conservation organization in Nottingham is seeking a Catering Shift Leader to enhance customer experience at the Attenborough Nature Centre. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in catering, excellent customer service skills, and the capability to supervise a team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant environment dedicated to nature recovery and conservation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy catering environment is required.
• High level of customer service proficiency is essential.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality catering to various delegates and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health legislation.
• Work independently and be proactive in a busy environment.

Skills

Customer service

Food hygiene knowledge

Food preparation skills

Team supervision

Job description

Job Advert

Are you passionate about customer service and working with others to achieve nature’s recovery?

We are currently recruiting for a Catering Shift Leader to join our Catering Team in delivering a high-quality catering offer to conference delegates, members of the public, and other visitors at our busy Attenborough Nature Centre.

We are looking for someone with experience working in a busy catering environment, providing a high level of customer service. You need to be hardworking and self-motivated with the ability and confidence to work independently. We expect all our team members to be warm, friendly, helpful, with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a proactive approach to getting things done.

Knowledge of current food hygiene and environmental health legislation, high-quality food preparation and delivery skills, and the ability to supervise and motivate a team are essential.

You’ll have guidance and support from our manager and friendly colleagues, but we really want you to think on your feet and ‘put yourself in the customer’s shoes’.

About us

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. We believe our culture makes it a special place to work and drives our success. Our people are passionate and dedicated to making Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading the best it can be.

We are the county's leading conservation charity, run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife, with nature reserves across the county — part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect wildlife.

How to apply

Apply by sending your CV and covering letter online. Alternatively, drop off your CV and covering letter at the Attenborough Nature Centre café or email to [e-mail].

If you have any support requirements, please notify us at the earliest opportunity via [e-mail] so that appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made to our recruitment process.

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

Equal Opportunities

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We recognize that our workforce needs to represent the communities we work with. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, such as people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQ+.

Successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.