Kitchens and Food Service Coordinator

15 hours ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff University Full time
Hospitality and Events Team Lead

The Catering, Conferencing and Events team at Cardiff University offers a diverse range of services, including hospitality catering, vending, cafés, restaurants, meeting rooms, and banqueting, located throughout the University.

This leadership role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations, culinary preparation, and service delivery of meals across Hospitality and Retail for students, staff, conference delegates, and guests, aligned with the Executive Head Chef's goals.

Key Accountabilities:
  • Safeguarding compliance with Food Safety and Allergen legislation.
  • Active participation in stock and financial control initiatives.
  • Supervising, leading, and mentoring the kitchen team.
  • Providing excellent customer experiences and product information.
  • Establishing and maintaining standard operating procedures within the kitchen team.
  • Collaborating with the Executive Head Chef to achieve effective resource utilisation across events.

This role participant is a vital member of the Catering Conferencing and Events management team, supporting the efficient functioning of the service.

Compensation and Benefits Package:

We offer a competitive salary, approximately £32,000 annually, plus 32 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays, along with access to a variety of staff benefits and opportunities for professional growth through accredited training.

Regular attendance outside normal working hours (evenings, weekends) is expected.

Employee Advantages:
  • Real Living Wage salaries
  • 32 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays, including Christmas and New Year Off
  • Uniform and Training
  • Two contributory pension schemes, automatically enrolled into the relevant scheme for your job type
  • The Cycle 2 Work scheme enables leasing bicycles and associated safety equipment up to £3,000 through a Salary Sacrifice scheme
  • The Annual Season Ticket Travel Loans scheme allows applying for an interest-free loan to purchase a yearly travel ticket, repayable over 10 months
  • Reduced rates on sports memberships
  • Access to 90+ staff discounts and deals
  • Discounted childcare


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