Senior Catering Supervisor - Co. Down - Public Sector

VANRATH are delighted to be working with a large and well known Public Sector organisation. The client is actively looking for a Senior Catering Supervisor to join their team in County Down.

What's in it for you?

• £12.94 - £13.84 an hour
• 35 hours a week
• Monday - Friday

Responsibilities:

• Skilled cooking activities connected to the full range of menu provision. Such as the preparation of menus, portion control & special dietary meals.
• Ensure that the kitchen and dining areas, if applicable, meet current standards of food safety legislation.
• Ensuring all catering practice complies with appropriate Health & Safety legislation.
• Organise and supervise food service.
• Ensuring effective communication at all levels through regular staff meetings.
• Supervise and direct other employees including allocating duties and work rotas.
• Actively participate in the implementation of all policies relating to staff issues e.g. managing attendance & disciplinary.
• Provide induction and on-going staff training.
• Complete clerical duties associated with the efficient running of the kitchen, including cash handling.
• Responsible for the managing of all resources to include food, labour and equipment.

Essential Criteria:

• Three years' experience of food preparation and cooking within a catering establishment.
• Evidence of effective supervision or management of a catering team.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
• Knowledge of stock control and budget management.
• Willingness to undertake job related training.

Desirable Criteria:

• Evidence in the practical use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience of delivering training.
• Have access to a suitable vehicle that will enable you to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence.

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