Relief Chef - Manchester - Manchester

Caterlink Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Free meals on shift

Cycle scheme

Life Assurance

EAP

Job summary

Caterlink Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Relief Chef to deliver high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals in a term-time role. The position covers 38 weeks/year, with 30 hours per week at £14 per hour, and involves managing food production, budgets and team performance.

Applicants should have solid catering experience, food safety qualifications and the ability to adapt to a multi-location role. The role emphasizes health and safety, customer service and cost control.

Qualifications

• Good general education and numeracy skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills including clear concise communication.
• Cooking experience of fresh foods.
• Experience of Food Safety Management/HACCP systems operation.
• Gain insight into the NNB particular way of working and vetting procedures.
• Previous Large Catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to Caterlink and client standards.
• Ensure Health & Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation compliance.
• Maintain Caterlink reputation by delivering excellent food and service.
• Oversee daily site operations, inventories, budgets and action plans.
• Be main client contact in the school and drive improvements.
• Monitor KPIs and financial targets with line manager.
• Train and supervise teams to ensure performance.
• Carry out on-site catering activities under supervision.
• Ensure food service meets quality and timeliness requirements.
• Organise ordering of materials and maintain records.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cooking fresh foods

Food safety HACCP

Large catering exp

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 1 & 2 or Commis Chef Level 2

Job description

• 14 per hour
• 30 hours per week working Monday - Friday
• Term-time only - working 38 weeks per year

Your key responsibilities will include:

• To prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by Caterlink and the client
• To ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislations and procedures
• To ensure that the company's reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers and expectations are consistently exceeded
• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the location and supervising teams including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• To be the main point of contact for our client in your school ensuring that regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets to ensure these are achieved
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role by ensuring all training is completed and performance is managed
• Carry out all on site catering activities under the direction of the Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors.
• Ensure all food service provision is carried out in accordance with all aspects of the Somerset Larder Food Safety & Quality Management System and any relevant legal requirements.
• To ensure all food is produced on time to the required quality standards.
• To ensure catering provision is carried out cost effectively with product rejects and waste within agreed limits.
• To organise and/ or carry out all production staff training
• To ensure all work is carried out in accordance to the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice, together with any specific on-site requirements of key customers.
• To organise the ordering of all raw materials, packaging, consumables and cleaning chemicals as and when required.
• To ensure all incoming raw materials and packaging when delivered is in accordance with the specifications and is stored in the correct areas of the site.
• To ensure all quality records are completed accurately and on time.
• To ensure all traceability requirements are fully complied with.
• Carry out specific food service tasks as required.
• Assist the Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors in the preparation of the relevant aspects of the company budget.
• Carry out projects or other tasks as requested by the Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors.
• Complete Training as commensurate with the role.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values,

Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics - 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us Life Assurance Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence Cycle Scheme Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme - perfect for working up an appetite! Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits When life serves up big changes, we're here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family. Free Food and Drink on Shift Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips - a full menu of support options Christmas Shutdown Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year - a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing) Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world. Access to Occupational Health As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK's leading provider of workplace health services

This is a multi-location role; successful candidates must be willing to travel and have a flexible approach to working hours.

Ability to work as part of a team A flexible approach to working hours Be supportive of colleagues Nurture Keen to learn on the job Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment) Pride Be honest and trustworthy Able to work independently Have a can-do approach Planet Hygienic approach and manner Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices,

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 1 & 2 or Commis Chef Level 2.
• Full, UK driving licence and have at least 12 months driving experience and no more than 6 points.
• Banksman training
• First aid trained Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
• Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required

• Good general education and numeracy skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills including clear concise communication.
• Relevant catering experience commensurate with position
• Cooking experience of fresh foods
• Experience of Food Safety Management/ HACCP systems operation
• Gain insight in to the NNB particular way of working, with understanding for the need of enhanced security and vetting procedures.
• Previous Large Catering experience.

We are hiring for a Relief Chef at Manchester who wants to ensure our future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food. This role is working term-time only and no weekends so is great for those looking for flexibility.

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