49 Event Caterers jobs in the United Kingdom
Food Service Dietician
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Food Service Dietitian
Location: London, SE136LH
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and passionate Food Services Dietitian to join our team and help shape the future of food services within healthcare.
This newly created role plays a key part in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred catering services across healthcare settings.
The successful candidate will be operationally accountable to the LGT Key Account Director and professionally accountable to the ISS Head of Patient Catering, ensuring clear leadership and structured professional support.
Job Description
This role offers the chance to work closely with our established Patient Catering and Dietetic teams, contributing your expertise to improve nutritional care and enhance patient outcomes.
As part of this collaborative environment, you will attend regular meetings with the wider ISS Patient Catering and Dietetic team, sharing best practice and driving forward innovation within healthcare catering.
You will also receive ongoing support from our experienced Southern and Northern Healthcare Dietitians, ensuring you are fully equipped to succeed and grow within this important role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated dietitian seeking to develop their career in a dynamic and impactful area of healthcare services.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with dietetic and catering teams to deliver safe, nutritious meals for all patients
- Develop and implement tailored menus, including special diets and allergen management
- Support training for catering and ward staff in line with ISS dietetic policies
- Contribute to nutrition initiatives, patient engagement activities, and themed events
- Maintain accurate records, support audits, and drive service improvements
- Attend team meetings and report on key actions, updates, and issues
- Maintain CPD and support professional development in line with HCPC standards
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- HCPC registered with experience in a clinical environment
- Strong passion for food and understanding of food service standards
- Confident challenging views and engaging with stakeholders
- Skilled in menu planning, dietary coding, and nutritional analysis (incl. Saffron)
- Excellent written and verbal communication with teaching and presentation skills
- Strong project management, task prioritisation, and ability to meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing
Food Service Assistant
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Food Service Assistant / Barista – Weekdays Only
Location: Bournemouth, BH7 7DA
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
(Shifts between 7:00am – 6:00pm)
We're on the lookout for a friendly and reliable Food Service Assistant / Barista to join our team in Bournemouth. If you take pride in great service and handcrafted drinks – and want your weekends free – this is the role for you.
What you'll be doing:
- Handcrafting a range of hot and cold beverages to brand standards
- Serving customers at the till with a warm, positive attitude
- Assisting the front-of-house team with preparing sandwiches, salads, and a selection of hot meals
- Maintaining a clean and well-organised service area
- Helping set up for the next day to ensure smooth operations
What we're looking for:
- Previous barista experience is essential
- A good understanding of food safety standards
- A background in hospitality or food service is desirable
- Friendly, dependable and happy to work as part of a team
- Full vetting will be required for this role
Why join us?
- Weekday shifts only – enjoy your weekends off
- Free meals during your shifts
- Access to our Employee Benefits Portal with hundreds of discounts and perks
- Supportive and welcoming work environment
If you're passionate about great coffee and food service, and want a role that fits your lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to become a valued part of our team.
About AramarkAt Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
We are committed to ensuring accessibility at every stage – from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have questions, please contact our recruitment team at:
Join us and be part of a team where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Food Service Assistant
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Our Values
In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values are:
- Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
- Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
- Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
- Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
- Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
- Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
About The Team We Are Recruiting To
We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach, which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.
In a simple sense, all our work, at whatever level, should continue to support the strategy of: 'Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people'.
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
What is the job role?
We are recruiting for a Food Service Assistant at Knightlow Lodge within Housing with Care. We provide a hot lunchtime meal to our clients daily. Your role will include providing a welcoming and responsive environment to ensure tenants feel safe and valued. As part of the team, you will maintain high standards of food hygiene/cleanliness in line with best practice, and to ensure compliance with
The role will involve:
- Serving hot meals
- Food preparation to include the use of microwaves and ovens
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Washing up
We have one permanent 25-hour position, working hours are between 9.30 am – 3.00 pm. We offer a 7-day service.
You will require good oral and written skills in communicating with a variety of people.
You will be required to work alone and prioritise your workload and to prepare and present meals for a diverse client group.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a catering environment, knowledge of Health and Safety practices, and the ability to perform lifting and carrying duties. You must also have, or train towards, a Basic Food Safety Level 2 certificate and be willing to undertake any other training applicable to this role.
Flexibility to carry out the duties of the role, along with reliability, is essential.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
- As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process, please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. Suppose there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application. In that case, the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification that the Council considers reasonable.
Interview date: 06/11/25 Interview will include a practical assessment within the unit.
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit
Coventry City Council
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- Job Description and Person Specification .pdf
- Coventry City Council Application
Food Service Worker
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About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Galaxy Club, RAF Mildenhall, UK.
- Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Position continuously stands, walks. Frequently stoops, reach, push, pull, lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
STANDING REGISTER ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications will be reviewed, and referrals made every 7 days throughout the open period. May close sooner than date advertised if all vacancies become filled.
This job is open toThe public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agencyPlease see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
DutiesPerforms a variety of manual tasks in food preparation and food service areas.
- Sets up cafeteria lines, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food items including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter and beverages. Serves food cafeteria style. Breaks down and cleans area when meals are complete. Sets up dining room tables for service, places food and beverages on tables, and replenishes items as necessary. Sets up and operates dishwashers, performs preventive maintenance and cleaning. Scrapes, soaks, scours and scrubs bowls, pots and pans. Also performs heavy duty cleaning tasks such as ceilings, exhaust hoods, under and behind kitchen equipment, washes floors and walls, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, sanitizes garbage cans. May unload food from delivery trucks. Collects and transfers trash from work area to disposal area.
- Assembles and tosses fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings, serves into standard serving sizes. Makes cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients. Makes coffee, tea and other beverages.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in this position, please preview the online application:
RequirementsConditions of employment
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
- This position is open to applicants on PCS orders to the UK (military or civilian) or hold a current UK Work Visa.
- This position requires the incumbent to be available for shift work.
- Must be able to obtain Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 01/07/2026
The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement:
- Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days.
- Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces.
- Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK.
Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.
Business Based Action
- Family Member Preference
- Military Spouse Preference
- Outside Applicant Veteran
- Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
- Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
- Must be able to follow simple oral instructions, be able to use hand tools for cleaning, and operate simple machines.
- Must be skilled in doing tasks with several steps and must use judgement in sequencing tasks.
- Must have knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food, and for cleaning equipment and work area.
- Must be physically able to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand and walk, and frequently stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of suitability and fitness for the position.
EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.
Additional information- The Hiring Agency will review applications and applicants, if eligible, referred every 7 days.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
- All Federal NAF employees are required by PL to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
- Probationary period may be required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
- Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may also be filled from this job opportunity announcement. This vacancy may close sooner than the date advertised if all positions become filled.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
- LQA is not authorized.
- Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
- This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
- Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Required DocumentsThe documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:
- PCS Orders or UK Work Visa (for UK Work Visa please upload Share Code obtained through UK.GOV)
- Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Diploma/ GED
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- PCS Orders or UK Work Visa (for UK Work Visa please upload Share Code obtained through UK.GOV)
- Other (2)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/07/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
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Agency contact informationMildenhall NAF HR Office
Address
Mildenhall Community Services Flight
100 FSS/FSCN
OPC 37 Box 4
APO AE, AE
US
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
OverviewAccepting applications
Open & closing dates
10/09/2025 to 01/07/2026
Salary
$17.60 to - $20.54 per hour
NAF PAY setting rules apply.
Pay scale & grade
NA 2
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Mildenhall, United Kingdom
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent - Flexible, no guaranteed hours but may be worked anywhere between 0-40 hours a week.
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
- 7408 Food Service Working
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
25-9GFSW
Control number
Food Service Dietician
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Food Service Dietitian
Location: London, SE136LH
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and passionate Food Services Dietitian to join our team and help shape the future of food services within healthcare.
This newly created role plays a key part in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred catering services across healthcare settings.
The successful candidate will be operationally accountable to the LGT Key Account Director and professionally accountable to the ISS Head of Patient Catering, ensuring clear leadership and structured professional support.
Job Description
This role offers the chance to work closely with our established Patient Catering and Dietetic teams, contributing your expertise to improve nutritional care and enhance patient outcomes.
As part of this collaborative environment, you will attend regular meetings with the wider ISS Patient Catering and Dietetic team, sharing best practice and driving forward innovation within healthcare catering.
You will also receive ongoing support from our experienced Southern and Northern Healthcare Dietitians, ensuring you are fully equipped to succeed and grow within this important role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated dietitian seeking to develop their career in a dynamic and impactful area of healthcare services.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with dietetic and catering teams to deliver safe, nutritious meals for all patients
- Develop and implement tailored menus, including special diets and allergen management
- Support training for catering and ward staff in line with ISS dietetic policies
- Contribute to nutrition initiatives, patient engagement activities, and themed events
- Maintain accurate records, support audits, and drive service improvements
- Attend team meetings and report on key actions, updates, and issues
- Maintain CPD and support professional development in line with HCPC standards
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- HCPC registered with experience in a clinical environment
- Strong passion for food and understanding of food service standards
- Confident challenging views and engaging with stakeholders
- Skilled in menu planning, dietary coding, and nutritional analysis (incl. Saffron)
- Excellent written and verbal communication with teaching and presentation skills
- Strong project management, task prioritisation, and ability to meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing
Food Service Assistant
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We're recruiting Food Service Assistants with barista experience to work with our clients located in the Esher and surrounding areas starting November 2025.
School Food Service Manager
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We're recruiting an experienced Food Service Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently motivate our team to be the best they can possibly be for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.
As a Food Service Manager, you will have the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, helping us 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.
Could you shine as Chartwells's next Food Service Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying to be a Food Service Manager with Compass Group UK&I:
Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:
- Mon: Full-time (Days)
- Tues: Full-time (Days)
- Weds: Full-time (Days)
- Thurs: Full-time (Days)
- Fri: Full-time (Days)
- Sat:
- Sun:
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
- Managing our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
- Overseeing the catering operations, including completing weekly business returns, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
- Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
- Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
- 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 Food Service Manager will:
- Have previous management experience in a similar role
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills
- Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
- Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Job Reference: com/2509/ / /BU #State Schools
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!
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Senior Food Service Manager
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Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of the food service operation, including daily operations, staff supervision, and customer satisfaction.
- Lead, train, and motivate a team of chefs, kitchen staff, and service personnel to achieve high performance.
- Develop and implement innovative menu plans, considering dietary requirements, seasonal availability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Oversee inventory management, including ordering supplies, receiving goods, stock rotation, and minimizing waste.
- Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP), maintaining impeccable standards in the kitchen and service areas.
- Manage the food service budget, controlling costs related to food, labor, and operational expenses.
- Plan and execute special events, functions, and catering services, ensuring seamless delivery.
- Monitor customer feedback and implement improvements to enhance the dining experience.
- Conduct regular performance reviews for staff and foster a positive and productive work environment.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring quality of ingredients.
- Proven experience as a Food Service Manager, Catering Manager, or in a similar senior role within the hospitality or catering industry.
- A recognized qualification in Food Safety, HACCP, or equivalent is essential.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff.
- Excellent understanding of food preparation techniques, menu engineering, and cost control principles.
- Proficiency in inventory management and supplier negotiation.
- In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards within a food service environment.
- Exceptional customer service skills and a commitment to exceeding expectations.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the business needs.
Remote Food Service Manager
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement innovative menus that cater to diverse client needs and dietary requirements.
- Oversee daily catering operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to standards.
- Manage and train catering staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Implement and enforce strict food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP, COSHH).
- Manage inventory, including ordering supplies, monitoring stock levels, and minimising waste.
- Develop and manage budgets, controlling costs and ensuring profitability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their event needs.
- Plan and coordinate logistics for events, ensuring smooth execution.
- Monitor customer satisfaction and address any feedback or concerns promptly.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in food service and catering.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and licensing regulations.
- Implement quality control measures to guarantee the highest standards of food preparation and presentation.
- Proven experience in food service management or catering operations.
- Strong knowledge of culinary arts, menu development, and food preparation techniques.
- In-depth understanding of food safety regulations and best practices (e.g., Level 3 Food Safety certificate).
- Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively.
- Experience with inventory management and supply chain logistics.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in relevant software for inventory, scheduling, and financial management.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a remote setting.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Remote Food Service Coordinator
Posted 18 days ago
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As a Remote Food Service Coordinator, your duties will encompass managing the entire lifecycle of catering orders, from initial inquiry to post-event review. This involves liaising with clients to ascertain their needs, liaising with a network of approved catering vendors to secure services, managing menus, and confirming all logistical details for timely delivery and setup. You will ensure client satisfaction by meticulously addressing all requirements, including dietary restrictions and special requests. The ability to multitask and communicate clearly and professionally in a remote setting is paramount.
Key responsibilities include:
- Receiving and processing catering requests, understanding specific client needs and event parameters.
- Selecting and coordinating with appropriate catering vendors based on service type, budget, and client feedback.
- Developing and presenting tailored menu proposals to clients.
- Confirming all details related to food, beverage, service staff, and equipment.
- Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations in food handling and preparation.
- Managing event timelines and coordinating with vendors for punctual delivery and service execution.
- Acting as the primary remote liaison between clients, vendors, and any on-site event staff.
- Resolving any immediate issues or discrepancies that may arise during the catering process.
- Conducting post-event debriefs with clients and vendors to assess performance and gather feedback.
- Maintaining detailed records of all catering contracts, invoices, and operational data.
- Staying current with culinary trends, seasonal offerings, and event catering innovations.
- Assisting in the expansion and vetting of the vendor network.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in catering management, event coordination, or a closely related field. Proficiency in using online communication and project management tools is essential for this remote role. You must possess outstanding organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work autonomously. Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities are highly desirable. This role supports clients and operations connected to the Leicester, Leicestershire, UK region, offering a remote working opportunity.