Catering Supervisor

Compass Group; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee service operations on a part-time basis (32.5 hours/week). You will ensure high-quality food preparation and maintain cleanliness while providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have kitchen management experience and strong leadership skills. Various employee benefits and support for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Free meals while at work

Discounts for friends and family

Flexible working options

Career development programs

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are a must.
• Ability to work under pressure is required.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and surroundings.
• Ensure correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Assist with loading or unloading deliveries.
• Represent Northern Ireland positively.
• Comply with food handling and hygiene standards.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

HACCP knowledge

Food Safety knowledge

Education

A Level 2 in Food Safety

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Northern Ireland on a part time basis, contracted to 32.5 hours per week.

As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Your key responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment
• Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles
• Representing Northern Ireland and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Essential Criteria

• Experience of Kitchen management
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure,
• Knowledge of HACCP
• Food Safety Knowledge

Desirable

• ALevel 2 in Food Safety
• Experience withmenu planning,
• Experience with stock control, purchasing, and profit optimisation.

Compass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting.Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory Access NI clearance.

Some of the benefits we offer

• Free meals while at work
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available
• Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development
• Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more
• Learning & development programs available alongside access to hundreds of online training courses for personal and professional development & growth
• Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance
• Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life
• Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues
• Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees
• Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• And many more..

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us. We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.