Culinary Operations Specialist

3 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Support Office Full time

About Us:
We are a prestigious contract catering organization, renowned for our exceptional service and a dedicated team of culinary professionals serving over 45,500 satisfied clients daily.

Position Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Culinary Operations Specialist to enhance our operations.

Role Requirements:
This is a mobile position requiring flexibility to work 5 days a week, including some evenings. You will be responsible for overseeing multiple locations, utilizing your culinary expertise to create enticing menus and dishes.

Financial Management:
In this role, you will support the achievement of financial objectives and controls. Your experience in budget management and team leadership will be essential to ensure operational standards are upheld, ultimately driving sales while minimizing expenses.

Customer Engagement:
You will recognize the significance of regular interaction with clients to gauge satisfaction and gather innovative ideas, all while maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety compliance.

Professional Development:
We value continuous improvement and growth in your career. You will be encouraged to engage in our culture of learning, participating in forums and workshops, and staying informed about culinary innovations to inspire your team.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 1/2 certification, along with Food Safety and Health & Safety qualifications at Level 2. Knowledge of risk assessment and HACCP is also required. A minimum of 2-4 years of kitchen experience in providing freshly prepared meals is essential.

Mobility:
Travel to various sites is necessary to support the teams you will be working with.

Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Mobile phone and travel expense reimbursement
  • An annual day off for your birthday
  • Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs
  • Fully funded development courses from levels 2 to 7
  • Discounts and cashback at numerous retail and leisure outlets
  • Cycling-to-work scheme
  • Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice
  • Complimentary lunch every workday
  • 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App
  • Enhanced parental leave benefits
  • Paid leave for fertility treatments
  • Grandparent leave to support family during new arrivals
Explore all benefits and more by visiting our website.

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