Job Description

This role sits within our Education division - catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we\'re 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we\'re driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing.

What you\'ll be doing...

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and enhance catering operations within designated units, ensuring adherence to policies and commercial boundaries
• Foster strong client relationships and uphold the company\'s reputation for quality food and service
• Act professionally, reflecting the Chef Manager role, and set a standard for all staff interactions
• Manage school catering operations to maintain company standards; focus on health and wellbeing for students
• Train catering staff to improve production and presentation.
• Develop menus compliant with food and nutrition regulations
• Prioritize food sustainability and work closely with company dieticians on special diets
• Ensure commercial control, recruit and train staff per company guidelines, and promote staff cohesion
• Regularly audit sites for food quality, hygiene, safety, and other standards
• Implement effective procedures and records within schools, ensure safe work environments, and maintain clear communication with team and external parties
• Work with school SNAGs, help gather evidence for performance metrics, and perform any related duties as needed

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Experience of the school meals service is required
• You must be organised, professional and motivating
• You must have excellent communication skills with the ability to meet various deadlines
• The right candidate will provide an integral role to support the Operations Director in this rapidly expanding business

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Term Time Holidays offering you flexibility
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life\'s Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Why it\'s great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK\'s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we\'re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That\'s why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality

Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we\'re committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Interested? Click the \'Apply for this role\' button at the top of this advert.

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