Chef Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Catering Service Manager to oversee food safety and team performance. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with health policies and manage catering operations. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. This full-time role involves close collaboration with clients and staff to deliver high-quality service and maintain safety standards in catering environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in line management and supervisory skills.
• Willingness to undertake continuous professional development (CPD).
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standards in food safety and health policies within the catering service.
• Supervise and delegate team tasks addressing HR performance issues as needed.
• Maintain thorough stock control of food supplies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Competency in IT tools

Experience in supervising food production

Ability to lead a team

Education

GCSE qualifications in English and Maths

Health and Safety Certificate Level 1 and Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

NVQ Level 2 in food preparation and cooking or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The role is integral to the success of the team which provides nutritious meals and maintenance services in educational settings. The position primarily supports the catering service function ensuring high standards in food safety and health policies. The role requires effective communication with clients and managers to deliver exceptional service consistently. The team is committed to fostering a culture of strong standards and accountability contributing significantly to the learning outcomes of children and young people by providing healthy meals and maintaining gym and sports equipment. The role involves formal line management responsibilities supporting team development and ensuring service delivery aligns with strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standards in food safety and health policies within the catering service.
• Communicate effectively with clients and managers to maintain service delivery standards.
• Maintain thorough stock control of food supplies.
• Plan and organize team work to meet priorities and deadlines.
• Maintain and submit records in accordance with council procedures.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely and efficiently.
• Supervise and delegate team tasks addressing HR performance issues as needed.
• Authorize and approve staff self-service requests via County Council systems.
• Contribute to achieving income targets.
• Promote equality diversity and uphold organizational values.
• Maintain high standards of health safety and welfare at work.

Requirements

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills demonstrated by GCSE qualifications in English and Maths.
• Ability to work towards a Vocational Qualifications Level 2 or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of relevant systems equipment processes and procedures.
• Competency in IT tools and ability to apply relevant policies and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to prioritize and organize workload.
• Experience in supervising food production in a school catering environment.
• Health and Safety Certificate Level 1 and Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
• NVQ Level 2 in food preparation and cooking or equivalent.
• Proven experience with catering equipment and ability to train others.
• Ability to lead a team in a time-critical environment.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle with appropriate insurance (if mobile / bank).
• Experience in line management and supervisory skills.
• Willingness to undertake continuous professional development (CPD).

Required Skills

Must be available on date(s) of event. Comfortable working evenings in an outdoor environment. Basic DBS required

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Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1