Head of Kitchen - Hertfordshire, United Kingdom - HCL Recruitment

Description

We have vacancies available across the Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas

£27,600 pa, 40 hours per week, 39.6 working weeks per year

We offer a £1,000 incentive payment (t&cs apply)

Do you have experience in catering as a supervisor and looking for work life balance? At HCL we offer weekday working only, with no weekend or evening shifts required.

The Head of Kitchen / Chef Manager will play a vital part in helping provide excellence service, in leading the catering team in the preparation, cooking, and consistent presentation of all menus.

We will need you to have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and manage a team.

It is essential that you have a strong understanding of the importance of Health and Safety as well as high standards of hygiene anda neat and tidy appearance.

At HCL our staff are our greatest asset, and we are pro-active in providing the tools to develop individuals into motivated teams.

Benefits of working for HCL:

• Competitive pay, holiday allowance and pension scheme
• A welltrodden Career Path, with training opportunities to enhance your skills
• Benefits and discounts through our Herts Rewards package including shopping discounts
• The ability to communicate fluently with customers in accurate spoken and written English is essential for the post._

For further information please see the main areas of responsibilities below.


MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• To direct the catering team in the preparation, cooking, and consistent presentation of all menus as required through the day in line with the individual Business Plan for the contract. Menus to comply with the Government's School Food Standards, as required,including delivery of any special dietary, emergency and function catering as required.
• Lead and manage all staff within the catering team, ensuring they are effectively trained and monitored to comply with relevant legislation and HCL's Food Safety Management System (FSMS), HCL's Health & Safety Policy and HCL's Policies and Procedures toprovide a safe and healthy environment for customers and staff in the Unit. Ensure a robust audit trail is maintained and that all staff and visitors comply with these and that Staff Training Records are kept up to date.
• Effectively plan and direct the deployment of the resources of the catering service (food, staff, equipment and cleaning materials) as required to maximise the efficiency and output of the operation. Ensure that all staff have ongoing working knowledgeof menus regarding ingredients, correct portion sizes and selling process to advise customers as required.
• Manage the financial budget to ensure the catering service is cost effective, whilst meeting the needs of both customers and the Client. Handle cash effectively and ensure all monies are properly accounted for. Implement cashless catering system, if required.
• Devise innovative menus (using fresh quality ingredients) and introduce food concepts and other food initiatives as required. Ensure that the food offer is appealing to a wide and diverse range of customers and represents value for money. Lead and monitorto ensure consistent high quality of service delivery.
• Proactively market and promote the catering service, fully utilising the 'brand' resources available to drives sales and improve overall take up of the food offer.
• Conduct appropriate recruitment, induction and on the job training, PMDS and first line discipline, to ensure staff are motivated and developed to their full potential.
• Build a strong relationship with the Client's representative, integrate with the School Student Council and other forums (where this applies), to ensure the development of service is integral to the ethos of the Client.

The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.
**ABOUT US

HCL is an award-winning specialist caterer with a foundation in the education sector. We provide quality services to academies, colleges and schools whilst maintaining a clear social ethos and bringing the acumen, drive and passion of a rapidly growingcommercial organisation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES**HCL is committed to openness and equality of opportunity in every activity, from the way we employ staff to the way we deliver services.

It is a central responsibility of managers and employees of the company to ensure that every individual that we comeinto contact with is treated with dignity and respect.

An HCL Employee Handbook will be given to all staff, and a full briefing on the contents of the policy is included in induction.

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