General Catering Assistant Supervisor - England

Holroyd Howe; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company in England is seeking a dedicated General Assistant to support food service in a prestigious independent school. Responsibilities include training staff, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and managing catering activities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to quality and sustainability. Opportunities for training and development are provided, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

3 volunteering days

Free meals whilst at work

Pension and life insurance

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Food Safety 2 required within 30 days of starting.
• Food Safety 3 and other training are desirable.
• Access to Occupational Health is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Set to work all General Assistants at the start and during shifts.
• Ensure staff are trained and competent in various tasks.
• Conduct regular reviews and provide updates to managers.
• Support planning for management tasks like orders and audits.
• Ensure food service complies with safety and quality regulations.

Skills

Food Safety

COSHH training

Allergens training

Education

Training in Food Safety

Job description

Responsibilities

• To 'set to work' all General Assistants across the Unit/location at the start and during their shift.
• To ensure all staff are trained and competent, both with on-the-job training and formal training.
• To deliver on-the-job instruction and coaching to team members on a range of day-to-day work tasks (e.g. till training, cleaning knowledge, portion control, dietary needs, menus, manual handling etc).
• To conduct 121s and regular reviews, and seek/give updates/clarity to Managers.
• To support the planning and checking of a range of management tasks, such as orders, stock control and audits.
• To carry out a range of catering activities under the direction of Managers, including but not limited to serveries, retail shops and hospitality.
• To ensure all food service provision is carried out in accordance with all aspects of Holroyd Howe's Food Safety & Quality Management System and any relevant legal requirements.
• To assist the manager(s) in planning services in the most efficient manner, taking into account any equipment, cross contamination or allergen constraints.
• To ensure all food is delivered on time to the required quality standards.
• To carry out projects or other tasks as requested by management.
• To ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice, together with any specific company requirements of key customers.
• To organise the ordering of all raw materials, packaging, consumables and cleaning chemicals as and when required.
• To drive and support Zero Harm Culture.

Qualifications & Training (Desirable and Requirements)

• Food Safety 2 within 30 days of starting work
• Food Safety 3 within 1 year of joining (Desirable)
• COSHH trained (Desirable)
• Allergens trained (Desirable)
• Access to Occupational Health

About Holroyd Howe & Our Values

Nestled in the heart of London, this prestigious independent school caters for 1000+ pupils and staff per day, includes not only a breakfast, grab & go and lunch but also an extensive hospitality service. Holroyd Howe is one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients. Our school core values are Respect, Responsibility, Kindness, Integrity & the Courage to Act

We pride ourselves on: Sustainability, Nutrition, and Food Innovation. Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals. Nutrition: meals are freshly prepared from scratch with nutritious ingredients. Food Innovation: we offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, including tasting tables, theme days, and chef demonstrations to engage students.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check, will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references, with opportunities for development and apprenticeship pathways to help you grow in the culinary world.

Benefits & Perks

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts on Perkbox benefits app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels