Catering Manager

A Fantastic Catering Opportunity has arisen, to work for a dynamic and rewarding company!

Wernick Buildings, part of The Wernick Group which is the UK's largest and longest standing National provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation, is looking for a talented individual to join their team.

Established since 1934, The Wernick Group continue to be a family run and owned company who have more than doubled their profits in the last 5 years. We believe that our success has been driven by the quality and dedication of our workforce. Our business is full of people with enthusiasm and vision coupled with friendliness and a real can-do spirit

Job Purpose:

To manage the Kenfig factory site canteen, including stock ordering and purchasing for weekly menu preparation, for up to 100 covers, serving breakfast and lunch meals, purchase and manage vending machine stock, accounting for all product costs profit and turn over, independent of the main business.

Always Keeping a high-quality product output and high standard of cleanliness to ensure the canteen retains it’s 5-star hygiene rating.

Applicants please note:

This role holds a basic salary, to be agreed, however, the role will require the individual to be independent financially, in stock purchase and control for canteen and vending facilities.

Facilities and energy use will be gratis and is included as part of the overall package.

Daily Duties

• Ensure that safety procedures are adhered to.

• Manage structure of the weekly menu.

• Upkeep cleanliness of work areas and associated equipment to a high standard.

• Order stock to demand daily for canteen and vending facilities.

• Acting, where necessary, to keep staffing levels and timings of food preparation and serving optimal.

• Checking quality and standards of preparation, cooking, and service daily.

• Ensuring stock ordering, purchasing and use is efficient to reduce waste.

• Communicate effectively with all staff and management throughout the business.

• Raise, complete, and manage appropriate documentation to satisfy all requirements, authorities, and audits.

• Assist in where required for seasonal time and need adjustments.

• Any other duties, as agreed with manager.

Responsibilities

• HS&E for areas of operation.

• Ensure stock levels are managed correctly and efficiently.

• Adhere to timings and requirements.

• Upkeep and maintain staffing levels, managing cover for holidays and sickness etc.

• Ensure food preparation and service is always high quality.

• Make sure supply and stock procedures adhered to.

• Meet agreed targets of hygiene and finance control.

• Monitoring stock usage in canteen and vending facilities and adjust stock purchasing to meet demands.

Autorities

To act on Health and Safety measures, as may be necessary. To order stock and control service.

Full financial control of stock and energy usage.

Reporting Lines

The Catering Manger reports directly to the Logistics Manager. In the absence of the Logistics Manager, report to the Manufacturing Director.

The Catering Manager is to consult daily with their team and other key personnel required.

Role Requirements

• Experience in stock purchasing and management.

• Experience with managing canteen facilities independently.

• Finance and stock control capable.

• Personable.

• Dependable.

• Critical thinker.

• Works well on own or in a team.

• Structured and organised.

• Good with communication.

• Must hold relevant catering experience and qualifications (Food hygiene Level 2 minimum).

Desirable skills

• Catering Diploma or equivalent

• Management qualifications

• Budget to stock ordering experience

• Front of house experience or qualifications

• Experience with working in a high-pressured environment with time critical targets.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community,

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.

What you will need

Required criteria

• Experience in stock purchasing and management
• Experience with managing canteen facilities independently.
• Finance and stock control capable
• Must hold relevant catering experience and qualifications (Food hygiene Level 2 minimum).

Desired criteria

• Catering Diploma or equivalent
• Management qualifications
• Budget to stock ordering experience
• Front of house experience or qualifications
• Experience with working in a high-pressured environment with time critical targets.

Wernick Group

Our benefits

Your Future with the Wernick Group

At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'.