Catering Team Leader
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Team Leader to join our Catering Team working in our recently refurbished staff canteen at our Head Office in Steeton, West Yorkshire.
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of catering assistants and helping with cooking, to deliver delicious breakfast and lunch options for our factory, field and office employees.
This role requires someone enthusiastic and passionate with a proactive attitude, ideas and drive. You will have a good knowledge and experience of cooking, kitchens and catering and demonstrate leadership and direction to ensure the highest standards of kitchen management, whilst delivering excellent customer satisfaction
Salary: £27,000 - £29,000.00 (DOE)
Working hours: Monday to Friday- 7.30am - 4.30pm (no weekend or evening working)
The Ideal Candidate
- Level 3 Food Safety Qualification or equivalent experience
- Chef/Cook experience in a similar environment
- Knowledge of Food Hygiene Regulations and Health & Safety
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Ability to work autonomously as well as managing a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to display the Acorn Values
OUR VALUES
?Quality of the products we make and sell and the service we provide
?Unity Working together as one team
?Integrity Acting responsibly and honestly to deliver on our promises
?Caring About our customers, each other and the wider community
?Ambition Taking Pride in all we do and striving to improve
Key Responsibilities
- Management of the catering team and cook, including; rotas, allocation of work, payroll, training and development and performance management
- Be hands on with an ability to cook, assist in the kitchen or front of house as necessary
- Planning and producing creative seasonal and nutritious menus
- Bringing new ideas to the workplace
- Ensuring full compliance with both internal and external regulatory requirements
- Lead by example to create and nurture an environment that emphasises empowerment, motivation, teamwork and a passion for service
- Oversee daily operations of the site to ensure a smooth and efficient service
Benefits
- Excellent Transport Links to Leeds, Bradford and Skipton
- Free Parking
- Healthcare Provision
- Induction and Training Programme
- In-house Canteen
- Life Insurance Cover
- On-going Coaching and Development
- Pension Provision
About the Facilities Department
Our Facilities department cares about the environment that we provide for our staff. It’s our job to provide a safe, clean, productive and well-maintained physical environment and infrastructure, ensuring that we meet with legal requirements and Health & Safety standards. Opportunities within facilities include management, catering, internal and external maintenance, housekeeping, security and building and business administration.
Working with Acorn Stairlifts
Employing around 1,500 people worldwide Acorn is the world's largest independent manufacturer and supplier of straight stairlifts, with sales in over 80 countries and offices on 4 continents. Acorn achieved the Investors in People award and continues to invest in its most valuable resource: its people.
