Catering Team Leader - Manchester, United Kingdom - Sodexo

Sodexo

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job Introduction

HMP Forest Bank have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Team Leader to join the team In this exciting and fast paced role, you will ensure the efficient and effective provision of the Catering Services within the prison for both for prisoners and staff. You will do this by managing and developing the catering team, ensuring health and safety, food standards and hygiene standards are maintained, and control and manage the financial performance of the unit.

HMP Forest Bank serves the courts of Greater Manchester and maintains strong links to the local community with a focus on resettlement.

We aim to deliver quality of life services and support people to change their lives for the better.

Opportunities for learning and developing work-ready skills are on offer for all who come in to custody, but our commitment to reducing reoffending in local communities does not end at the prison gate.

We support people released from custody through innovative partnerships in substance misuse services in Bury and Oldham, working with people to maintain recovery and lead law-abiding lives.

As well as the 16 residential units on site, there is a healthcare centre, gym, library, workshop complex, visits hall, chaplaincy and kitchen.

The prison's capacity stands at 1,460, holding adult men both on remand or sentenced and young prisoners between the ages of 18-21 years.

For more information on working in Justice within Sodexo please see Careers in Justice

Main Responsibilities

Contribute to the strategic management and business development of the food services provision in the prison.
Continually monitor all health and safety, food standards and hygiene standards and ensure they are maintained at the highest level.
Line Manage, develop, and supervise the Catering Team.
Ensure food services for staff are creative and healthy
Prepare menus in conjunction with qualified dieticians to ensure compliance with nutritional standards and relevant PSI's.
Ensure the catering department caters for all dietary, ethnic, and cultural needs of prisoners and staff.
Monitor all departmental targets and manage all internal and external audit requirements.
Ensure the maintenance and upkeep of all appropriate records on the receipt, storage, and issue of food items.
Manage the food and beverage provision for functions and events at HMP Forest Bank.
Ensure that all food entering the control of the catering department is produced and served to the highest standard.
Maintain excellent client/customer relationships and develop and maintain a positive internal and external network.
Planning of site events (Christmas, Religious Festivals and Special Diet needs)

_Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements._

Essential

Experience of managing a highlevel industrial catering department.
RSPH level 3 in Food Safety
Experience of managing and leading a team.
Ability to inspire others through your leadership to support and motivate others to reach their full potential.
Proven experience in bulk catering
Must have one of the following qualifications or equivalent:
BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND, City and Guilds 706/1 and 2, NVQ level 2 and 3 and possess intermediate food safety or equivalent.
Proven ability to create and implement new ideas
Experience relating to purchasing, stock controls and menu planning
Strong communication, organisation and timemanagement and people management skills

Desirable

Experience of working in a similar custodial environment
Assessor qualification (or equivalent) plus experience of delivering catering qualifications

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.

As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

Package Description

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer:
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Free parking on site:

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Free meals on site:

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Eligible for Blue Light discounts:

Free use of on-site gym:

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Flexible and dynamic work environment:

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Competitive compensation:

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Access to ongoing training and development programs:

Countless opportunities to grow within the company:

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Full training and full protective uniform supplied:

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Health and wellbeing incentives:

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Reward and Recognition schemes:

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Flexible working considered:

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Volunteering days:

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Cycle to work scheme:

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