290 Catering jobs in Croydon

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

More about the role:

Operational Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day catering operations across multiple outlets.
• Ensure consistent high standards in food quality, presentation, and customer service.
• Lead and manage catering teams including chefs, supervisors, and front-of-house staff.

Strategic Development

• Develop and enhance the catering offer to meet customer expectations and market trends.
• Implement sustainability initiatives and align with university values and strategies.
• Drive innovation in menus, service models, and customer engagement.

Financial & Business Management

• Manage budgets, control costs, and achieve financial targets (e.g., gross profit margins, wage-to-turnover ratios).
• Prepare business plans and monthly P&L reports.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and other relevant legislation.

Customer Experience

• Champion a customer-centric culture.
• Use feedback and data to improve services.
• Support university events, VIP functions, and large-scale hospitality.

Staff Development

• Recruit, train, and develop catering staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and implement training plans.
• Foster teamwork, motivation, and high performance.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the contract to ensure great quality, consistent food and beverage services across all areas
• To maintain positive client relationships ensuring
• To ensure the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first-class service to our clients and customers
• To be responsible for the management, recruitment, development and training of team members
• To ensure the contract is fully compliant with company policies and procedures
• To deliver on the agreed financial budget and run commercially in line with net income and cost targets
• Have experience in a commercial contract catering setting

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1710/ / /R/SU #Universities & Colleges

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Catering Supervisor will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2509/ / /BU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Please note: This role is contracted to 40 weeks per year

Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Catering Supervisor will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2509/ / /BU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

We are seeking a dynamic Unit Catering Manager/ Sous Chef to oversee the dining experience for our Adrian Gordon Café This role is perfect for a chef who is not only passionate about cooking but also loves engaging with people. You will lead a small team to develop and prepare nutritional, seasonal menus that align with Jewish cultural practices while ensuring exceptional customer service and operational efficiency.

This post is full time for 40 Hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 and will include some weekends on a rota basis. The working hours are 7am - 3.30pm

Culinary Management:

Preparing, cooking, and present high-quality meals tailored to residents' dietary needs.
Developing and managing menus using the Indicator Menu & Recipe Management System.
Ensuring strict compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Client-Facing and Customer Service:

Engaging with residents and families to understand and cater to dietary preferences and requirements.
Maintaining high levels of customer service, ensuring resident satisfaction.
Addressing any concerns or complaints promptly and professionally.

Operational Management:

Overseeing day-to-day catering operations, ensuring smooth service delivery.
Managing the EPOS system for accurate billing and inventory tracking.
Implement and manage the Future Workforce Management System for optimal staff scheduling.
Managing stock control, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and reducing wastage.
Ensuring efficient processing and management of invoices.

Team Leadership:

Leading, mentoring, and motivating the catering team, fostering a positive working environment.
Developing staff rotas to ensure adequate coverage and efficient operation.
Providing ongoing training and development opportunities for team members.

Financial Management:

Monitoring and managing the catering budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial efficiency.
Conducting regular financial reporting and analysis to track performance against budget.

City of Guilds 706 1 / 2 or equivalent (Desirable)
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in relevant fields (Essential)
Proven experience as a Chef and in managing catering operations, preferably in a care home or similar environment (Essential)
At least five years’ experience in a busy kitchen (Essential)
Awareness of COSHH (Essential)
Experience working to deadlines and adhering to budgetary requirements (Essential)
Takes responsibility for own work and making improvements where possible (Essential)
Awareness of waste disposal techniques and infection control (Essential)
Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation (Essential)
Exceptional culinary skills with a strong understanding of dietary needs and restrictions (Essential)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (Essential)
IT Literacy – with an ability to pick up new systems with ease (Essential)
Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships, including influencing skills (Essential)
Strong client-facing skills with a commitment to excellent customer service (Essential)
Proficient in using EPOS systems and other relevant software (Desirable)
Excellent organizational and time-management skills (Essential)
Ability to lead and manage a team effectively (Essential)
Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management (Essential)

Join our team and make a meaningful impact in a role that blends culinary expertise with exceptional management and customer service skills. Apply now to be our next Unit Catering Manager!

Catering Assistant

Location: Twickenham

Salary: £23, per hour)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Independent Care Home Caterer of the Year, 2024.

Are you passionate about food? Do you have excellent customer service skills?

Would you welcome the opportunity to join an organisation that values individuality, invests in its staff, and where your hard work will be recognised and rewarded?

Do you live within easy commuting distance of Twickenham?

If the answer to these questions is YES , our client would love to hear from you.

Owned and run by one of the UK’s best-loved charities, our client is so much more than what you would expect from a care home.

A beautiful mansion, set within three acres of grounds, with 32 bedrooms, six separate living/function rooms, an entertainment stage with a bar area, a conservatory, a library, a restaurant, television rooms, and even a hair salon, easily accessed via public transport, buses and trains. They are also able to offer free parking!

It is a place of safety, peace, happiness, and tranquillity, decorated to emphasise and represent their theatrical lineage, offering round-the-clock care to retired actors and those who have spent their lives working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.

Role

Our client’s care home now seeks a highly motivated and personable Catering Assistant to become part of a team, led and directed by their Catering Manager and Head Chef, to play a key role in supporting their kitchen operations, ensuring the highest level of food quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food preparation and the cooking of well-balanced and nutritious meals.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Washing dishes, utensils, and equipment.
• Stock inventory and assisting with the receiving and storing of deliveries.
• General dining room duties, laying, waiting at and clearing tables.
• Positively engaging with residents.
• Taking meals to the dining room and other eating locations as required.
• Following all food safety and infection control guidelines.
• Providing excellent service, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a kitchen and/or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for career growth within the charity
• Employee meal discounts
• Free on-site parking