Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for a:
 
Catering Assistant
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 turnkey project management of new catering developments, Mellors Catering Services brings commercial experience and local resources to your organisation.
Our Mission: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people
Job Details:
Environment: Education
Hours: 22hrs
Basic Hourly Rate: £7.83
Contract: Permanent (Term Time)
Region: Greater Manchester
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Catering Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines.
Responsibilities:
• Maintaining high standards and ensuring all kitchen surfaces (including walls and floors) and equipment are kept clean to minimise the risk of accidents
• Ensuring that all waste (dry and wet) is disposed of safely and in line with legislation and policy and procedures
• Putting away all deliveries promptly and ensuring the stockroom is clean and accessible
• Basic preparation of food and simple cooking
• Serving meals ensuring correct portion control
• Serving customers in a polite and friendly manner
• General kitchen duties e.g. washing up
• Using the equipment as directed by unit manager
• Preparation of dining area
• Ensuring food hygiene and health & 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
• Ad hoc activities as directed by the Catering Manager
Skills:
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers, polite and friendly
• Catering experience is desirable
• Punctual and 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

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
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 turnkey project management of new catering developments, Mellors Catering Services brings commercial experience and local resources to your organisation.
Our Mission: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people
Job Details:
Environment: Education
Hours: 10hrs
Basic Hourly Rate: £7.83
Contract: Permanent (Term Time)
Region: Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Catering Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines.
Responsibilities:
• Maintaining high standards and ensuring all kitchen surfaces (including walls and floors) and equipment are kept clean to minimise the risk of accidents
• Ensuring that all waste (dry and wet) is disposed of safely and in line with legislation and policy and procedures
• Putting away all deliveries promptly and ensuring the stockroom is clean and accessible
• Basic preparation of food and simple cooking
• Serving meals ensuring correct portion control
• Serving customers in a polite and friendly manner
• General kitchen duties e.g. washing up
• Using the equipment as directed by unit manager
• Preparation of dining area
• Ensuring food hygiene and health & 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
• Ad hoc activities as directed by the Catering Manager
Skills:
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers, polite and friendly
• Catering experience is desirable
• Punctual and 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

It will be necessary for the company to apply for a DBS check at commencement of employment.

New Job Role.  Mellors Catering Services.

Posted by:  Mark Timmerman.    19.04.18

Mobile School Catering Red Bus Driver and Caterer.

Job Details:

Hours: 40 weeks per annum. 
Contract: Term Time Only. 
Salary: £20,500 pa. Mobile Phone / Laptop / Company healthcare scheme
Opportunity for additional hours outside term time.
Reports to Operation Director.
CVs to markt@Mellors.co.uk

Job Description:

To co-ordinate and deliver the Mellors Double Decker Red School Catering Bus around the various primary schools and secondary schools where Mellors is the on-site caterer.  Geography is the North West, Cumbria, Yorkshire and North East of England.
To drive the vehicle between school locations from day to day.  Standard driving licence required.
To set up the school bus catering operation in each school’s designated area and provide the catering operation (in conjunction with the Area Manager and on site catering team), providing morning break (as required) and snack lunch service to the on-site pupils and teaching staff.
To manage stock, cash, food hygiene and health & safety standards within the mobile catering vehicle.
To liaise with appropriate on-site staff ensuring professional communication and coordination regarding safe access of the bus at all times including arrival, on site operation and departure.
The role will require staying over in hotel accommodation 3 or 4 nights per week depending on location of catering bus from your home.
From time to time, the company may ask you to work outside of your usual location and working hours. Therefore, flexibility is a must for this role. You will also be expected to work at weekends from time to time for special functions/occasions.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for a:

CATERING ASSISTANT

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:  Secondary School
Hours: 10 hours per week, over lunch time period
Contract: Term Time Only
Location:  TS25 4HA
Hourly rate: £8.19 but equated, £272.26 every 4 weeks
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.  This role will require someone to work in a large team with a lot of enthusiasm and able to work as part of a team.

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 Unit 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 Unit 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

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

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: Term Time Only
Location:  L40 7RS
Hourly rate: £7.83 but equated, £254.17 every 4 weeks
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.  This role will require someone to work in a small team with a lot of enthusiasm and creativity to get involved with the activities the catering team involve the children with.

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 Unit 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 Unit 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

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
Mellors Catering Services is the first choice contract caterer in the north for catering in the business, industry and education sectors.
Operating some 100 sites, mainly focused within 90 minutes travelling time around Manchester, 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
Job Details:
Environment: Education 
Hours: 32.5hrs per week
Hourly Rate: £9.20
Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only

Region:  Preston, PR2 3LA
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Area manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines.
Catering Supervisor Role Purpose:
• Providing a full catering, vending and extensive catering service
• Managing a team (including managing their performance, training and development, absence management and disciplinary if required)
• Controlling a tight 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 meals experience is essential
• 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
• Neat and tidy in appearance
• 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 a:

CATERING ASSISTANT

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:  School
Hours: 16.75 hours per week
Contract: Term Time Only
Location:  Stainton, Cumbria
Hourly rate: £7.83 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:
• 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 Unit 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 Unit 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

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
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 turnkey project management of new catering developments, Mellors Catering Services brings commercial experience and local resources to your organisation.
Our Mission: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people
Job Details:
Environment: Education
Hours: 10hrs per week
Basic Hourly Rate: £7.83
Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only)
Region:  Burton, DE13 0HE
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Catering Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines.
Responsibilities:
• Maintaining high standards and ensuring all kitchen surfaces (including walls and floors) and equipment are kept clean to minimise the risk of accidents
• Ensuring that all waste (dry and wet) is disposed of safely and in line with legislation and policy and procedures
• Putting away all deliveries promptly and ensuring the stockroom is clean and accessible
• Basic preparation of food and simple cooking
• Serving meals ensuring correct portion control
• Serving customers in a polite and friendly manner
• General kitchen duties e.g. washing up
• Using the equipment as directed by unit manager
• Preparation of dining area
• Ensuring food hygiene and health & 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
• Ad hoc activities as directed by the Catering Manager
Skills:
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers, polite and friendly
• Catering experience is desirable
• Punctual and 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

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
Mellors Catering Services is the first choice contract caterer in the north for catering in the business, industry and education sectors.
Operating some 100 sites, mainly focused within 90 minutes travelling time around Manchester, 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
Job Details:
Environment: Education 
Hours: 27.5 hrs per week
Salary: £8.82
Contract: Permanent (Term time only)
Region:  Burton, DE13 0HB
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Area manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines.
Catering Supervisor Role Purpose:
• Providing a full catering, vending and extensive catering service
• Managing a team (including managing their performance, training and development, absence management and disciplinary if required)
• Controlling a tight 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 Managerr:
• Previous contract catering meals experience is essential
• 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
• Neat and tidy in appearance
• 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 a:
 
Catering Assistant
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 turnkey project management of new catering developments, Mellors Catering Services brings commercial experience and local resources to your organisation.
Our Mission: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people
Job Details:
Environment: Education 
Hours: 20hrs per week (Term Time Only)
Basic Hourly Rate: £7.50
Contract: Permanent
Region:  Oldham Area
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Catering Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines.
Responsibilities:
• Maintaining high standards and ensuring all kitchen surfaces (including walls and floors) and equipment are kept clean to minimise the risk of accidents
• Ensuring that all waste (dry and wet) is disposed of safely and in line with legislation and policy and procedures
• Putting away all deliveries promptly and ensuring the stockroom is clean and accessible
• Basic preparation of food and simple cooking
• Serving meals ensuring correct portion control
• Serving customers in a polite and friendly manner
• General kitchen duties e.g. washing up
• Using the equipment as directed by unit manager
• Preparation of dining area
• Ensuring food hygiene and health & 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
• Ad hoc activities as directed by the Catering Manager
Skills:
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers, polite and friendly
• Catering experience is desirable
• Punctual and 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

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
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 turnkey project management of new catering developments, Mellors Catering Services brings commercial experience and local resources to your organisation.
Our Mission: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people
Job Details:
Environment: Education 
Hours: 16hrs per week (Term Time Only)
Basic Hourly Rate: £7.50
Contract: Permanent
Region:  Oldham Area
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Catering Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines.
Responsibilities:
• Maintaining high standards and ensuring all kitchen surfaces (including walls and floors) and equipment are kept clean to minimise the risk of accidents
• Ensuring that all waste (dry and wet) is disposed of safely and in line with legislation and policy and procedures
• Putting away all deliveries promptly and ensuring the stockroom is clean and accessible
• Basic preparation of food and simple cooking
• Serving meals ensuring correct portion control
• Serving customers in a polite and friendly manner
• General kitchen duties e.g. washing up
• Using the equipment as directed by unit manager
• Preparation of dining area
• Ensuring food hygiene and health & 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
• Ad hoc activities as directed by the Catering Manager
Skills:
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers, polite and friendly
• Catering experience is desirable
• Punctual and 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

It will be necessary for the company to apply for a DBS check at commencement of employment.

Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for:

MOBILE CATERING ASSISTANT

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, covering 9 schools
Hours: 16.25 per week
Contract: Permanent
Basic rate per hour: £8.00
Location: Manchester, Tameside Area
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 units across a number of our sites, covering for sickness absence and shortages as directed by the Area Support Manager. For this role you must be able to drive and have your own transport.  Travel expenses will be paid from the nearest unit to your home address. The responsibilities are shared within the teams 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 policy and procedure.

You will also be required to put away all deliveries promptly and ensure the stockroom is clean and accessible.

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 Unit 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 Unit 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

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:
 
Temporary Catering Assistant

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 turnkey project management of new catering developments, Mellors Catering Services brings commercial experience and local resources to your organisation.
Our Mission: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people

Job Details:
Environment: Education 
Hours: 22.5hrs per week
Basic Hourly Rate: £7.50
Contract: Temporary
Region:  Manchester, M14
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Catering Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines.
Responsibilities:
• Maintaining high standards and ensuring all kitchen surfaces (including walls and floors) and equipment are kept clean to minimise the risk of accidents
• Ensuring that all waste (dry and wet) is disposed of safely and in line with legislation and policy and procedures
• Putting away all deliveries promptly and ensuring the stockroom is clean and accessible
• Basic preparation of food and simple cooking
• Serving meals ensuring correct portion control
• Serving customers in a polite and friendly manner
• General kitchen duties e.g. washing up
• Using the equipment as directed by unit manager
• Preparation of dining area
• Ensuring food hygiene and health & 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
• Ad hoc activities as directed by the Catering Manager
Skills:
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers, polite and friendly
• Catering experience is desirable
• Punctual and 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

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:

General Manager

Mellors Catering Services is the first choice contract caterer in the north for catering in the business, industry and education sectors.

Operating some 100 sites, mainly focused within 90 minutes travelling time around Manchester, 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

Job Details:
Environment: Trinity Catholic School and 6th Form, Middlesbrough
Hours: 40 per week
Salary: £12.39 basic hourly rate, £22,000. 41.2 working weeks and 4.2 holiday weeks
Contract: Term time only
Region:  Middlesbrough
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Area Support Manager/ Area Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines.

General Manager Role Purpose:
The role is to lead and manage the main school and sixth form catering units which are educational.
• Provide assistance to the Unit Supervisors in managing catering units
• Provide relief for sickness providing full catering, vending and extensive hospitality services
• Carry out disciplinary investigations where necessary
• To promote a positive image and act as an ambassador for the company at all times
• Assist with training and development of employees
• Manage teams (including managing their performance, training and development, absence management and disciplinary if required)
• Assist with the training of managers to ensure they achieve budgets and other company targets
• Manage client demands, ensuring client relationships are developed in a professional manner
• Ensure 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
• Assist with stock taking and carry out unit audits if required
• Complete relevant unit required paperwork to company standard
• To ensure company deadlines are achieved whilst working at any contract
• Induct & train new staff
• Participate in training and development
• Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by Area Support Manager/ Area Manager
• To recommend operational efficiencies and improvements on an ongoing basis
There may be a requirement to assist with other units across the group.

Essential Qualifications & Experience Needed To Be The General Manager:
• Individual will need minimum NVQ / City Guilds Level 2 catering qualifications
• Previous contract catering experience is essential
• You will also be IT proficient.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to identify the needs of staff and assist accordingly 
• Ability to understand and manage the diverse relationships between clients, staff and other stakeholders                                                             
• Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers
• Neat and tidy in appearance
• A natural positive person with a ‘can do’ attitude, prepared to assist the rest of the team and the company.

For this role you must be able to drive and have your own transport.

From time to time, the company may ask you to work outside of your usual location and working hours.  Therefore, flexibility is a must for this role. 

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.