Culinary Team Lead - Restaurant Operations (Hiring Immediately)

Jooble; Rugby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Culinary Team Lead for its catering operations in Rugby. This role involves managing food preparation and menu development for students, ensuring quality and health compliance. Benefits include free meals, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for career growth within an established team.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways programme

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Discounted cinema tickets

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Excellent culinary skills with experience in a similar role.
• NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery or equivalent (desirable).
• Intermediate food hygiene/Level 2 certification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assist Kitchen Manager with menu planning and food production.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with health standards.
• Manage stock to minimize waste and adhere to budget.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food production planning

Stock management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery

Intermediate food hygiene certification

Job description

Culinary Team Lead - Restaurant Operations (Hiring Immediately)

Culinary Team Lead - Restaurant Operations (Hiring Immediately)

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Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 out of 7 days, weekends and evenings
  
  

As Assistant Kitchen Manager, you would be part of a small team consisting of a Kitchen Manager and 5 Catering Assistants. Together, you would provide freshly prepared meals for approximately 60 boarding students, including breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks. We pride ourselves on fresh, from-scratch cooking.

You would assist the Kitchen Manager with the overall management of the boarding house menu, food production planning, food purchasing, and stock control.

You will contribute and assist with; menu development, cleanliness and general housekeeping of the kitchen..

Shift Pattern Overview

• 5 days over 7, with shifts alternating between 7:00 AM–3:00 PM and 11:30 AM–7:30 PM.
• Two days each week will require you to provide all meal services (breakfast, lunch, and supper) when the Kitchen Manager is off. so, a split shift - 7-2/5:30-7:30 or full day 7am-7:30pm would be required. over time will be paid in money or in lieu
• Typical days off will be Friday and Saturday or Sunday and Monday, with every third weekend off.
  
  

Outside Of Term Time

The School is contracted to private lettings and international student programs (e.g., Easter and summer schools), you’ll join a larger catering team. No split shifts are required during these periods.

However, we can accommodate a term time only contract for you should you prefer

Key Responsibilities are to Assist the Kitchen Manager with the following;

• House menu, food production planning, and purchasing within budgetary constraints.
• Cleanliness and general housekeeping of all kitchen areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage stock effectively to minimise waste and maintain budgetary targets.
• Maintain health and safety standards, including adherence to food safety regulations and checks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies regarding uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  
  

Person Specification

• Excellent culinary skills with experience in a similar role.
• Passionate about food and delivering excellence.
• NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery or equivalent (desirable).
• Intermediate food hygiene/Level 2 certification (desirable).
  
  

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2705/76399001/52740980/SU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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