Catering Supervisor

We have a Catering Supervisor position at Calvert Lakes, we are an amazing charity that provides adventure training for people with disabilities

We have a fantastic catering team, who cook three meals a day, a cooked breakfast, small lunch and three course meal for dinner.

We are based at the heart of the Lake District - just outside of Keswick overlooking Bassenthwaite Lakes and can provide room and board

Our Chefs are an integral part of our team, front facing, interacting with our guests so soft customer service skills are key.

We work from 7am - 8pm (generally 8 hours shifts, with the occasional 12) and where possible will have every other weekend off.

**Key Responsibilities**
- To provide management of the catering service at Calvert Lakes and ensure that the highest standards quality and safety are maintained, and wastage controlled.
- Menu planning and managing of the production of food to ensure the highest possible quality of food is served, with attention to the provision of special dietary requirements, healthy living, and allergies.
- Ensuring the catering operation conforms to all standards of food safety and hygiene, including liaising directly with the EHO and maintaining a high food hygiene rating.
- Working with the Operations Lead, ensure that all relevant H&S / best practise guidance is reviewed, and appropriate risk management processes put in place. This will include risk assessments, operating procedures and/or safe systems of work are produced and followed across all areas of Calvert Lakes catering operations.
- Ensure suitable and sufficient records of required checks (H&S and food safety) are produced and recorded in a timely manner.
- Working with the Maintenance Manager to ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained and servicing is kept up to date
- Manage the ordering of food provisions and the necessary cleaning chemicals/equipment within budget.
- Training and mentoring of staff to ensure excellent in customer care and staff motivation.
- Production of staff rotas to ensure a high-quality catering provision is maintained for all centre guests.
- Comply with the Trust’s Health and Safety policies and procedures and ensure that relevant legislation is followed.
- Complete relevant qualifications and training required to comply with health and safety legislation or best practice.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £28,740.00-£30,740.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Keswick, CA12 4QD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person