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Mytime Active; Orpington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leisure and catering services provider in the UK is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality catering services. Responsibilities include managing the catering team, ensuring food quality and hygiene standards, and maintaining budget controls. Applicants should have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and experience in food preparation and presentation. Benefits include competitive pay, 29 days of annual leave, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Free access to leisure facilities

29 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Employee discount schemes

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of current food and beverage best practices.
• Experience in food preparation and catering for various functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a high-quality catering service.
• Supervise food delivery and ensure cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Train staff in food handling and hygiene procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Food presentation

Commercial awareness

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

About the role

• To provide, manage and develop a high quality catering service.
• To maintain effective control of Food & Beverage services and budgets within the required margins.
• Comply with set menus which reflect Mytime’s standard of using fresh, high quality and seasonal products.
• Prepare, cook and present all meals attractively. The majority of dishes will be made in-house.
• Supervise food delivery and presentation.
• Order all supplies cost-effectively using nominated and approved suppliers.
• Ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the kitchen.
• Keep stock secure at all times, storing foodstuffs appropriately and maintain accurate records. Avoid unnecessary wastage and deterioration of foodstuffs.
• Manage catering staff to ensure a professional safe, clean and efficient kitchen operation. Ensure that all staff are trained in food handling and preparation, the use of all equipment, personal hygiene, serving, food storage and in keeping the required Mytime records.
• Ensure equipment is used appropriately and for its designed use. Report any equipment defects and withdraw from use immediately.
• Comply with Mytime policies in terms of Food Safety and Health & Safety, completing and storing all records as outlined in the Quality Management System.
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues at all times.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and meetings as and when required.
• To carry out all duties with regard to Health & Safety requirements and regulations according to the Health & Safety Policy

Knowledge / Experience

• A working knowledge of current F&B best practice and practical application in the workplace.
• Commercial awareness.
• Experience of working in a similar environment which has included food preparation, cooking and presentation of a varied daily menu, buffets and catering for functions.

Qualifications

• To hold the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Benefits

In return you get to work for a great company with like-minded people with a competitive salary and benefits package including :

• Free access to Mytime Leisure & Golf for you and one other.
• 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 25% off food and beverage and free hot drinks.
• NEST pension.
• Early Pay- withdraw a part of your salary in advance of the pay day.
• Exceptional achievement award scheme.
• Employee discount & salary sacrifice schemes.
• All offers of employment are conditional upon you signing the contract of employment and :
  • Satisfactory health clearance;
  • Two satisfactory references;
  • Proof of attainment of qualifications;
  • Evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom; and
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if needed for the role