Catering Unit Manager

Service Care Solutions are looking for a Catering Manager to work within the Lancashire Constabulary on a 3-Month contract.

Location: Blackburn

Job Role/Purpose:
To oversee the planning of seasonal menus, in conjunction with the Catering Services Manager, and overseeing ordering of stock and stock control checks.

• To oversee the catering function within the specific catering facility.


• To plan and design seasonal menus, schedule the recipes, including stock ordering from the appointed supplier keeping with the meal allowance budget as agreed, in conjunction with the Catering Services Manager.


• Liaise with the Catering Services Manager for stock ordering, ensuring it is with the appointed usage as advised.


• Preparation of the meals daily, batch cooking as appropriate to ensure the food is served fresh and held at appropriate temperatures/times to meet food hygiene regulations and ready for serving at the allocated meal service times.


• Provide guidance and direction to Food Service Assistants undertaking food preparation, start up and close down duties as required


• Keep accurate records and accounts of food purchases and sales


• To ensure the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen are maintained and ensure that the cleaning schedule and daily checks are completed and recorded required.


• To assist in the cleaning of the kitchen area (floors, cookers, storage facilities) and deep clean as and when required.


• To ensure the dining area and tables are cleaned during and after the meal service times.


• Cash handling and recording of cash, ensuring cash is passed to the appointed person for banking or stored securely until banked.


• Maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness and hygiene and a clean and tidy appearance.


• To report any accidents/incidents immediately as per the Constabulary Accident procedure and to complete all necessary documents.


• Take an active role in promoting the catering facility including undertaking promotional events.


• To attend in house and external training courses as appropriate/required including on-line training.


• To be responsible for improving your performance by participating in the Professional Development Review (PDR) process with your manager.


• To undertake other duties and additional responsibilities which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading as and when required.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Knowledge and experience of working in a busy kitchen environment.


• Knowledge of current food legislation regarding food hygiene and health and safety in the workplace.


• Experience in designing and preparing food menus to meet quality, nutrition, and cost.


• Ability to read and understand written instruction, health, and hygiene notices in relation to food preparation, food storage and service delivery.


• Ability to work maintain and record information clearly and accurately on different media.


• Experience of communicating across a wide of audience using verbal and written skills.

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962.

Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a £250 referral scheme in place.