Chef Manager - Wembley, United Kingdom - BD Group

Description

Chef Manager

What we are looking for:

We are expanding and have an amazing TERM TIME ONLY opportunity for an experience Cook Supervisor to join our award-winning team at a new site in Wembley.

As a Cook Supervisor you will lead in the delivery of a professional, customer led and responsive catering service within a secondary school. As Cook Supervisor you will be involved lead a small team in a range of duties associated with delivery high volume lunch time service (including food ordering, preparation, service, food storage, administration and associated domestic duties), contributing to a well-run, large-scale catering operation. You will draw upon your knowledge and experience to ensure all duties are carried out in compliance with current service and operational related standards, regulations and legislation.

About Us:

BD Group was created by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to create positive economic, environmental and social change. We are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.

Duties:

In the school environment, the focus is on delivering high-quality food services involving planning, preparation, presentation, and serving of food according to approved menus and recipes. This extends to various meal occasions such as breakfasts, sandwiches, snacks, vending machine items, special functions, buffets, and daily lunch services. Ensuring proper portioning and accountability of food, along with providing information on menu items including production methods and allergens, is crucial. Collaboration with team management and school personnel is essential to plan menus celebrating religious and cultural festivals. Activities aimed at enhancing service popularity among pupils, parents, and the wider school community are implemented as needed. Operational and kitchen administration tasks are meticulously completed, involving cash handling, staff management, performance monitoring, and compliance with regulations. Adherence to safety protocols, proper stock handling and storage, and regular checks to meet service-related regulations are paramount. Maintaining cleanliness standards in designated areas and equipment is emphasised, along with continuous self-development through training and participation in development activities. Supervisory responsibilities include overseeing kitchen staff, fostering teamwork, conducting appraisals, supporting staff development, and ensuring smooth operations in the absence of regular staff. Creating an environment conducive to innovation and staff growth is integral to achieving optimal performance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A qualification (such as City & Guilds or NVQ) in Hospitality & Catering /Food Safety/Food Preparation & Service, highly desirable.
• Develop and maintain co-operative, positive, effective, supportive working relationships within catering services and with service users. Understand, value, contribute to and actively promote the benefits of teamwork.
• Promote excellent customer care and promote the 'Customer First' proposition across the service.
• Confidently provide services that are fair and accessible to all.
• Challenge existing practices to better.
• Promote the development of a high-quality customer led service.
• Comply always with relevant policies, procedures and legislation applicable to the role (such as school policies, BD Group policies, as well as those regarding Data Protection, Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Data Protection etc).
• Understand provisions within Safer Food for Business standards and other relevant service-related regulations and standards.

Working Arrangements:

• Part-time, Permanent hours per week) Monday to Friday.
• Term time only.
• Location: Wembley.

Benefits:

In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:

Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform

Private Medical Insurance

Group Life Assurance

Competitive Salaries

Pension Scheme

Paid Holidays from 21-26 days

Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable

Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Career development and training

Great offices & local amenities including our Lab Café

Free parking @ The Cube

A GREAT TEAM

To Apply:

If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you are keen to be considered for this role, please apply as soon as possible and do not wait until the closing date.