University of Essex Campus Services - Essex FoodOur Colchester Campus is a compact 'high street' with fourteen busy restaurants, cafes and food outlets located in Squares 3, 4, 5 and 6 at the heart of campus. We pride ourselves on our professional and courteous customer-led service to students, staff and visitors at our cafes, restaurants and food outlets. The cornerstone of Essex Food is offering nutritious, value for money food while treating our customers and staff with respect.Duties of the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Catering Supervisor to join our team at Essex Food to assist in the running of our catering outlets, working closely with the managers, kitchen and front of house teams to deliver a professional service. Responsibilities will include organising the catering team, producing rotas, supervising staff, monitoring customer service levels and ensuring the quality of service and service provision is maintained and kept up to standard.Skills and Qualifications requiredWe are looking for someone who likes to work in an exciting, vibrant restaurant; popular with staff and students, serving an array of foods from around the world seven days a week and can help develop these successful restaurants. The successful candidate will ideally hold a qualification in catering and will have a minimum of 5 GCSE's grade A-C or equivalent including in English and Mathematics. You will have excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills and will have the ability to prioritise tasks and time manage effectively. Previous experience within this service industry is essential along with the ability to motivate and train team members.To comply with Health and Safety regulations, any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory University Food Handling health clearance by the University Occupational Health service.Why you should work with Essex FoodAs well as working in a friendly team, at Essex Food we offer generous benefits to our employees, and promote a work life balance. Employees receive a generous pension and annual leave entitlement along with the University's mandatory Christmas closure.
Please note that this advert is part of a rolling recruitment campaign. At the time you make your application there may not be a current vacancy. You will be notified within 6 weeks as to the outcome of the application. If your application is of interest to us but there is not a vacancy at the time of applying, your application will be placed on hold. Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.Please see the jobpack attached for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone (01206 876559).*More information: Working for UECSThis recruitment campaign is being administered by the University of Essex on behalf of University of Essex Campus Services Ltd, a wholly owned company of the University. Some aspects of the information provided on this recruitment website may not apply to this appointment.