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; we do food with a difference.

What you'll be doing...

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations within contractual terms

• Ensure food quality and service meet the company's reputation through planning, cooking, and presentation

• Comply with food and premise legislation through control procedures and record-keeping

• Manage food production and service within a set budget

• Handle unit clerical duties using digital or paper systems in line with policies

• Track and reconcile expenses, cash receipts, and stock usage

• Manage, take responsibility for, and train staff within the Unit

• Order and track supplies from approved vendors

• Display accurate weekly menus and maintain hygiene, Food Safety, and Health & Safety standards as per regulations

• Exhibit statutory notices and address incidents like accidents, thefts, or property damages

• Coordinate with Area Manager/Supervisor to adjust staffing levels as needed

• Monitor portion control and ensure cleanliness of premises and equipment, including addressing spillages

• Assist with dining furniture setup, cleaning, and storage.

• Report equipment defects to school/management

• Undertake tasks as needed for efficient unit operation and fulfil company requests, including staff

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two suitable references.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 6 hours per day, term time only

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Good secondary education. Either achieved craft qualifications or willing to study for them.
• Numerate and able to communicate in written and spoken English.
• Has the potential to plan kitchen activities and organise the work of others.
• Demonstrates flair and innovation. Manual dexterity. Good instructor.
• Potential to undertake menu planning and costing.
• Committed to achieving good standards of food hygiene.
• Relates well to staff and customers to accept more responsibility.
• Keen to learn from more experienced professionals.
• Willing & able to travel often at short notice

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:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

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.

Skills Required

• Communication Skills