Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for a:

CATERING MANAGER (1078)

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

Operating some 250 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 primary school. We’re looking for someone with creativity, enthusiasm and a passion for children and food. Managing a small catering team you will be able to add some creativity for the children and provide a great service.

Job Details:

Environment: Primary School

Hours: 30-35 per week
Rate of Pay: £9.49 – equated (38 weeks worked per year)
Contract: Permanent
Region: Nelson, BB9
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 primary school children and staff
• Assisting the children to eat a healthy balanced diet
• 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
• 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.

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.

Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for a:

CATERING MANAGER (709)

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

Operating some 250 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 busy B&I canteen. We’re looking for someone with creativity, enthusiasm and a passion for children and food. Managing a catering team you will be able to add some creativity for the children and provide a great service.

Job Details:

Environment: Business & Industry site

Hours: 37.75 per week (flexible working for weekends)
Annual Salary: £25k per annum
Contract: Permanent
Region: Wakefield, WF2
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Area Manager

Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines

Catering Manager Role Purpose:
• Providing a full  catering and vending service to customers
• Offering a healthy balanced diet to our customers
• 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 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

Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for a:

CATERING ASSISTANT 1085

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: 17.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Contract: Term Time Only, 38 weeks worked

Location: CW11 4PY

Hourly rate: £8.21 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:

MOBILE CATERING ASSISTANT – NORTH & WEST YORKSHIRE

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: 16 per week
Contract: Permanent
Basic rate per hour: £8.21 + 35p business mileage
Location: North and West Yorkshire
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Unit Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines, must be able to drive.

As a Mobile 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.