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Job Title: Contract Manager
Location: British Antartic Survey, Cambridge CB3 0ET
Salary: up to £34k depending on experience
Aramark UK are currently recruiting an experienced Contract Manager to join our team of 3 Staff working at British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge CB3 0ET
You will be responsible for overseeing the day to day of the operational management of the Unit, supporting our Chef preparing meals, delegating tasks and leading your team to success.
Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.
What we offer:
* This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, (Mon - Fri) Shifts range between 7 a.m. and 4:30p.m. leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality.
* Free meals and parking on site.
* You will have access to our Employee Benefits Portal - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
* We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more perks.
* You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
* We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.
A day in the life of a Contract Manager
* Hot and cold food production for the breakfast/salad bar and hot counter food service for both breakfast and lunchtime;
* You will be organising and coordinating hospitality – alongside leading the team to ensure tasks are appropriately allocated and food preparation activities are delivered using standard recipes and in line with Aramark brand standards;
* Accountable for stock flow and rotation of products;
* Approving weekly payroll;
* Placing orders and stock rotation, carrying out monthly stock takes and completing the relevant back office paperwork – full responsibility for the Financial performance of the contract;
* Handle customer complaints as required
* Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, ensuring all training and development needs are met
* Build Client relationship and present monthly Operating and Financial performance
You will be set up for success if you have:
* Resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work
* Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
* Relevant culinary/cookery qualification and previous on the job Management experience – ideally within a Business and Industry environment.
* Good PC skills and working knowledge of Excel, Power Point and Word
* Working knowledge of financial processing and an understanding of P&L and stocktaking.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
Job Reference 585003
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
About Aramark UK
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk.
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