Catering Unit Manager

4 weeks ago


Blackburn, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions - Criminal Justice Full time

Service Care Solutions are looking for a Catering Manager to work within the Lancashire Constabulary on a 3-Month contract.

**Location**:Blackburn

**Job Role/Purpose**:
To oversee the planning of seasonal menus, in conjunction with the Catering Services Manager, and overseeing ordering of stock and stock control checks.
- To oversee the catering function within the specific catering facility.
- To plan and design seasonal menus, schedule the recipes, including stock ordering from the appointed supplier keeping with the meal allowance budget as agreed, in conjunction with the Catering Services Manager.
- Liaise with the Catering Services Manager for stock ordering, ensuring it is with the appointed usage as advised.
- Preparation of the meals daily, batch cooking as appropriate to ensure the food is served fresh and held at appropriate temperatures/times to meet food hygiene regulations and ready for serving at the allocated meal service times.
- Provide guidance and direction to Food Service Assistants undertaking food preparation, start up and close down duties as required
- Keep accurate records and accounts of food purchases and sales
- To ensure the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen are maintained and ensure that the cleaning schedule and daily checks are completed and recorded required.
- To assist in the cleaning of the kitchen area (floors, cookers, storage facilities) and deep clean as and when required.
- To ensure the dining area and tables are cleaned during and after the meal service times.
- Cash handling and recording of cash, ensuring cash is passed to the appointed person for banking or stored securely until banked.
- Maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness and hygiene and a clean and tidy appearance.
- To report any accidents/incidents immediately as per the Constabulary Accident procedure and to complete all necessary documents.
- Take an active role in promoting the catering facility including undertaking promotional events.
- To attend in house and external training courses as appropriate/required including on-line training.
- To be responsible for improving your performance by participating in the Professional Development Review (PDR) process with your manager.
- To undertake other duties and additional responsibilities which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading as and when required.

**Knowledge/Experience**:

- Knowledge and experience of working in a busy kitchen environment.
- Knowledge of current food legislation regarding food hygiene and health and safety in the workplace.
- Experience in designing and preparing food menus to meet quality, nutrition, and cost.
- Ability to read and understand written instruction, health, and hygiene notices in relation to food preparation, food storage and service delivery.
- Ability to work maintain and record information clearly and accurately on different media.
- Experience of communicating across a wide of audience using verbal and written skills.


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