Cook Supervisor

Robertson; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned facilities management company in Inverness is seeking a Cook Supervisor to oversee kitchen operations. You will assist the Head Chef, ensuring high standards in food safety and quality service. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits including annual leave and pension. Candidates must have relevant food hygiene certifications and experience in a fast-paced catering environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Private pension

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Health & Wellbeing advice

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or equivalent.
• Food hygiene experience is necessary.
• Compliance with all HACCP and COSHH procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of breakfast and lunch menu items.
• Work with Head Chef to develop standard operating procedures.
• Ensure safe storage and correct usage of all chemicals.

Skills

Food Hygiene Experience

Experience of fast-moving catering operation

Level 2 or 3 in Food Safety

Education

City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

People. Initiative. Pride. We see more than just service.

Cook Supervisor

Location: Lifescan, Inverness

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00am to 15:00pm, 38.75 hours per week,

Contract: Full Time - Fixed Term (Until - 31/12/2025)

Salary: £13.80 per hour

Relationships. Results. Success. At Robertson Facilities Management, we see them our way. We’re professional enough to make every collaboration count. Driven enough to deliver the very best service to everyone we work with. Friendly enough to make sure any environment we manage is as enjoyable as it is safe. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses. And as a Cook Supervisor, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the partners we work with, and for a truly sustainable future.

Your new role

What you'll do:

• To carry out routine duties as required in support of RFM catering staff, including preparation of breakfast and lunch menu items, to assist in preparation of hospitality & café food service.
• To seek best value for money from all suppliers following RFM procurement policies.
• To work with the Head Chef in the continuous review, amendment, and development of the standard operating procedure manuals in respect of Catering Services.
• To follow the RFM Food Safety Policy and Food Safety Management System, including monthly kitchen and café audits.
• To assist in the completion of staff rotas in advance considering holidays and sickness and plan to ensure service delivery remains uninterrupted.
• To ensure the safe storage & correct usage for all chemicals used by the catering staff.
• To assist the kitchen team in cleaning the kitchen daily to specific high standards providing the client consistency.
• To provide 5-star service standards for both canteen, hospitality and café customers.

What you'll need:

• City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or equivalent
• Food Hygiene Experience
• Level 2 or 3 in Food Safety
• Experience of fast-moving catering operation
• Compliance with all HACCP and COSHH procedures.
• To always operate with safe working practices with due regard to Health and Safety regulations, COSHH, waste disposal, etc in accordance with legislative requirements and policies and procedures of RFM.

The successful candidate will require a DBS Check before starting in the job.

Who we’re looking for:

The post holder will assist the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the catering services operation, assuming responsibility for providing a safe, quality and cost-effective, catering and administrative service. You will advise and instruct catering assistants in their daily duties, ensuring a fair distribution of the workload. This will also include chef duties, till operation, stock control, food safety compliance, allergen awareness, front of house duties and the general running of kitchen services.

The postholder will work and help within a flexible team, providing high quality catering services to staff and visitors within the project facilities.

What's in it for me

Working the Robertson Way

Joining us isn’t just about seeing things our way. It’s also about working the Robertson Way too, by bringing our 5 guiding principles to life. Here’s what that means…

We listen

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.

We are professional

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.

We take responsibility

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.

We are determined to succeed

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.

We are one team

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to the hourly rate, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits:

• 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part time positions)
• Private pension
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Rewards platform for discounts with retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and more
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free Health & Wellbeing advice

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. We’re a company with strong family values and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. That’s why we’re working to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, included, and where we can all be our authentic selves.

Apply now

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you.

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