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Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for a:
CATERING ASSISTANT 823
Mellors Catering Services is the first choice contract caterer in the north for catering in the business, industry and education sectors.
From food on the plate to design and turn key project management of new catering developments, Mellors brings commercial experience and local resources to your organisation.
Our Mission is: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people
Job Details:
Environment: Schools
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Contract: Temp maternity cover for 6 months
Location: S17 3QU
Hourly rate: £8.72 but equated
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Unit Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines
As a Catering Assistant your overall role is to assist in the unit as directed by the Unit Manager. The responsibilities are shared within the team and include preparing, all cleaning duties and cooking, storing all utensils and crockery in the correct areas, operate and maintain the efficient running of the kitchen equipment e.g. dishwashing machine.
Maintain high standards and ensure all kitchen surfaces (including walls and floors) and equipment are kept clean to minimise the risk of accidents and maintain high standards of hygiene. You will ensure that all waste (dry and wet) is disposed of safely and in line with legislation and school / council policy and procedure.
You will also be required to put away all deliveries promptly and ensure the stockroom is clean and accessible.
Duties:
Skills:
It will be necessary for the company to apply for a DBS check at commencement of employment.
Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for a:
CATERING ASSISTANT 823
Mellors Catering Services is the first choice contract caterer in the north for catering in the business, industry and education sectors.
From food on the plate to design and turn key project management of new catering developments, Mellors brings commercial experience and local resources to your organisation.
Our Mission is: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people
Job Details:
Environment: Schools
Hours: 27.5 hours per week
Contract: Term Time Only, 39 weeks worked
Location: S17 3QU
Hourly rate: £8.72 but equated
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Unit Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines
As a Catering Assistant your overall role is to assist in the unit as directed by the Unit Manager. The responsibilities are shared within the team and include preparing, all cleaning duties and cooking, storing all utensils and crockery in the correct areas, operate and maintain the efficient running of the kitchen equipment e.g. dishwashing machine.
Maintain high standards and ensure all kitchen surfaces (including walls and floors) and equipment are kept clean to minimise the risk of accidents and maintain high standards of hygiene. You will ensure that all waste (dry and wet) is disposed of safely and in line with legislation and school / council policy and procedure.
You will also be required to put away all deliveries promptly and ensure the stockroom is clean and accessible.
Duties:
Skills:
It will be necessary for the company to apply for a DBS check at commencement of employment.
Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for a:
CATERING MANAGER (BK)
Mellors Catering Services is the first choice contract caterer in the north for catering in the business, industry and education sectors.
Operating some 280 sites, we provide expertise through a stable and professional management team.
From food on the plate to design and turn key project management of new catering developments, Mellors brings commercial experience and local resources to your organisation.
Our Mission is: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people
This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced catering manager to operate the catering provision in a high school. We’re looking for someone with creativity, enthusiasm and a passion for children and food. Managing a large catering team you will be able to add some creativity through themed events for the children and provide a great service on the counter and with hospitality requests.
Job Details:
Environment: High School
Hours: 40 per week
Salary: £18,250, equated pay
Contract: Permanent (Term Time only- 38 working weeks / 4.2 holiday weeks)
Region: Manchester
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Area Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines
Catering Manager Role Purpose:
Providing a full school catering service to school children and staff
Assisting the children to eat a healthy balanced diet
Providing hospitality when requested
Managing a team (including managing their performance, training and development, absence management and disciplinary if required)
Controlling a budget and achieving sales targets and food costs
Managing client demands, client relationship development
Ensuring all food hygiene and health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times
Adhere to existing and new working practices, methods, procedures and respond positively to new and alternative systems
Taking an active part in any unit sales promotions
Stock taking
Completing relevant unit required paperwork
Inducting & training new staff
Participate in training and development
Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by Area Manager
May also be required to cover other sites within a reasonable distance
Essential Qualifications & Experience Needed To Be The Catering Manager:
Previous contract catering & school meals experience is essential
Previous management experience is desirable
Excellent client liaison / relationship building skills are vital to this role.
Must have excellent cooking skills in both presentation and taste.
You will also be IT proficient.
Ability to successfully manage a team
Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers
A ‘can do’ attitude, prepared to assist the rest of the team
It will be necessary for the company to apply for a DBS check at commencement of employment.
Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for:
CATERING ASSISTANT (800)
Mellors Catering Services is the first choice contract caterer in the north for catering in the business, industry and education sectors.
From food on the plate to design and turn key project management of new catering developments, Mellors brings commercial experience and local resources to your organisation.
Our Mission is: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people
Job Details:
Environment: Primary School
Hours: 10 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, 38 weeks worked, 4.2 holidays
Basic rate per hour: £8.72 but equated
Location: Hambleton
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Catering Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines
As a Catering Assistant your overall role is to assist in the unit as directed by the Catering Manager. The responsibilities are shared within the team and include preparing, serving children, cleaning duties and cooking, storing all utensils and crockery in the correct areas, operate and maintain the efficient running of the kitchen equipment e.g. dishwashing machine.
Maintain high standards and ensure all kitchen surfaces (including walls and floors) and equipment are kept clean to minimise the risk of accidents and maintain high standards of hygiene.
Duties:
· Basic preparation of food and simple cooking
· Serving meals ensuring correct portion control
· Serving customers in a polite and friendly manner
· Cleaning kitchen, it’s surrounds and equipment
· General kitchen duties e.g. washing up
· Using the equipment as directed by Catering Manager
· Preparation of dining area
· Ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulation are adhered to at all times
· Adhere to existing and new working practices, methods, procedures and respond positively to new and alternative systems
· Taking an active part in any unit sales promotions
· Participate in training and development
· Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by Catering Manager
Skills:
· Ability to work as part of a team
· Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers
· Polite and friendly
· Punctual
· Work well under pressure
· Basic understanding of food hygiene would be advantageous
· Experience of working with food previously is desirable
· Neat and tidy in appearance
· A ‘can do’ attitude, prepared to assist the rest of the team
An enhanced DBS check will be applicable
Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for a:
GENERAL CATERING MANAGER
Mellors Catering Services is the first choice contract caterer in the north for catering in the business, industry and education sectors.
Operating circa 280 sites, we provide expertise through a stable and professional management team.
From food on the plate to design and turn key project management of new catering developments, Mellors brings commercial experience and local resources to your organisation.
Our Mission is: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people
This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced general catering manager to operate the catering provision in a high school. We’re looking for someone with creativity, enthusiasm and a passion for children and food. Managing a large catering team you will be able to add some drive to our new contract, creativity through themed events for the children and provide a great service on the counter and with hospitality requests.
Job Details:
Environment: High School
Hours: 37 per week
Hourly Rate: £12.50ph basic, equated pay
Contract: Permanent (Term Time only- 39 working weeks / 4.2 holiday weeks)
Region: Prescot L35
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Area Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines
General Catering Manager Role Purpose:
• Providing a full school catering service to high school children and staff
• Ensuring food is prepared and presented to a high standard in accordance with Mellors recipe’s
• Promoting a healthy balanced diet
• Providing hospitality when requested
• Managing a team (including managing their performance, training and development, absence management and disciplinary if required)
• Controlling a budget and achieving sales targets and food costs
• Preparing and adapting menus each term
• Managing client demands, client relationship development
• Ensuring all food hygiene and health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times including overall responsibility and completion of the Kitchen Diary
• Managing on site allergy requirements, allergy training and allergy management
• Adhere to existing and new working practices, methods, procedures and respond positively to new and alternative systems
• Delivering service requirements on time
• Ordering products using an online procurement system and liaising with suppliers
• Taking an active part in any unit sales promotions
• Stock taking
• Completing relevant unit online required paperwork
• Handling and counting cash; managing the cashless system on site, producing reports from that system
• Inducting & training new staff
• Regularly updating staff with menu’s, unit promotions; onsite and company updates
• Recording and completing timesheets
• Participate in training and development
• Organising and attending parent evenings/inset days where required
• Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by Area Manager
• May also be required to cover other sites within a reasonable distance
Essential Qualifications & Experience Needed To Be The General Catering Manager:
• Previous contract catering & school meals experience is essential
• Previous contract catering management experience is essential
• Excellent client liaison / relationship building skills are vital to this role.
• Must have excellent cooking skills in both presentation and taste.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and motivate staff
• Numeracy and financial skills in order to manage a budget
• Flexibility and the ability to solve problems in a pressurised environment
• Ability to demonstrate catering creativity
• You will also be IT proficient including Microsoft products and the internet
• Experience of successfully managing a large team
• Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers
• A ‘can do’ attitude, prepared to assist the rest of the team
It will be necessary for the company to apply for a DBS check at commencement of employment.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the on-going needs of the organisation.
