Kitchen Manager

Overview

People. Initiative. Pride. We see more than just service.

Kitchen Manager

Location: Kingswood Academy Hull 

Working hours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3 pm 

Salary: £16.16 per hour

Contract: Fixed Term Contract to November 2027 for Maternity Cover - SCHOOL TERM TIME ONLY - working 39 weeks per year, plus 5.6 weeks paid holiday. 

Robertson Facilities Management provides hard and soft FM services, grounds maintenance and energy services for single and multi-site locations throughout the UK. We work across sectors including commercial, residential, education and healthcare, assuring our customers of high-quality, best value and a sustainable approach.

Robertson is one of the largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses in the UK. For over 50 years our sustainable growth has enabled us to invest in our business, the future of people and communities, and to deliver on major projects, housing schemes and facilities management for customers nationally. Ultimately, our approach is about making progress safely towards a sustainable future. It’s the Robertson Way.

Your new role

What you'll do:

• Consult Client on the menu and provide customer feedback to the Company
• Ensure compliance with the nominated suppliers and approved product list in relevant area of responsibility
• Follow the correct recipes and ensure compliance with menus are adhered to daily, including all displays, presentation, promotion and pricing
• Regularly talk with clients and customers about the standard of our service and consider appropriate changes if required
• Plan and conduct a programme of events and activities to promote the service and improve customer experience
• Manage your team in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
• Manage and motivate your team of staff to provide a customer focused service provision at all times.
• Periodically assess performance and development of your team
• Carry out induction of new employees, and refresher training of existing employees to include skills and method training, including essential Tool-Box-Talks talks.
• Fulfil the role of Health & Safety ‘champion’ for RFM; promote health & safety as a top priority for you and your team

What you'll need:

• People Leader experience
• Food industry skills and/or qualifications
• Ability to work on own initiative in a structured logical approach
• Relevant H&S qualification, preferably IOSH
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in relevant computer programmes
• Demonstrate knowledge of service delivery in catering
• Understand the importance of safeguarding.
• Experience with a cashless system (desirable) 

The successful candidate will require an Enhanced DBS with child barred list Check before starting in the job.

Who we’re looking for:

People are at the heart of everything we do and achieve at Robertson. To fit right into the team you’ll be friendly, professional and care about the job you do; listen to customers and work with your colleagues to support them as a team; follow procedures that keep you and our customers safe and help us maintain high standards; share our pride in making a real difference.

What's in it for me

Working the Robertson Way 

Joining us isn’t just about seeing things our way. It’s also about working the Robertson Way too, by bringing our 5 guiding principles to life. Here’s what that means… 

We listen  

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.  

We are professional  

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.  

We take responsibility  

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.  

We are determined to succeed  

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.  

We are one team  

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson. 

What’s in it for you?

In addition to the hourly rate, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits:

• 33 days annual leave 
• Private pension
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Rewards platform for discounts with retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and more
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free Health & Wellbeing advice

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. We’re a company with strong family values and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. That’s why we’re working to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, included, and where we can all be our authentic selves. 

Apply now 

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you. 

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