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:
* Monday to Friday - 7.30am to 3pm
* Free meals on site
* 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
* Term time only, 42.6 weeks per year
Overall Purpose of the Role
To organise and supervise the unit in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification, and statutory Regulations. To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit under their control providing a quality service. Responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards and specification. To ensure the efficient and economic use is made of all resources, including stock, team members and company assets.
Key Responsibilities
* Understand and deliver all contractual terms
* Communicate any on site client changes to line manager.
* Communicate regularly with client (as agreed)
* Promote the unit and act as a Compass Advocate at all time
* Ensure all client hospitality is delivered to the correct standard and look to up sell to increase revenue
* Ensure all company promotions are correctly implemented (where applicable)
* Identify any additional opportunities and discuss with line manager
* Ensure all customer requirements are delivered in line with the expectation
* Analyse and manage effectively all in unit costs.
* Monitor and manage GP
* Ensure cost and sales records are accurately inputted and maintained
* All food wastage is recorded and minimised
* Ensure all customer requirements are communicated to all departments in advance to ensure effective planning
* Taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or what they fail to do.
* Complete Level 3 HSE e-learning courses as appropriate within 26 weeks of commencing employment.
* Implement all relevant HSE procedures within the unit and review them as appropriate.
* Ensure that all HSE incidents are correctly reported and investigated with relevant reviews of work procedures.
* Ensure that all appropriate HSE information, instruction, training and supervision is provided to all employees within your control to enable them to carry out their work safely and effectively.
* Maintain up to date training records for all employees under your control.
* Consult with employees under your control, other contractors sharing the site and Clients on HSE matters.
* Report HSE issues beyond your control to your line manager.
* Implement the requirements of HSE campaigns that are initiated to improve HSE performance.
* To communicate site and company targets
* Team are supported, trained, coached and developed
* Produce and utilise succession plan
* Ensure everyone is trained and adheres to all H&S and FS policies
* To encourage participation and implement action plan
* Hold regular team talk briefings
* Ensure any recruitment activity is conducted in line with safer recruitment practices
* Role holders will be required to have a sound understanding of the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education, including how to identify safeguarding issues how to report and escalate any concerns that may arise through the proper channels
Person Specification
* Good Chef skills
* Good knowledge and experience of working with food
* People Management
* Communication
* Results Orientation
* Holding others accountable
* Understanding Customers
About Us
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/3107/99295001/52416662/SU
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone’s talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!