VACANCIES AT CONNECT ~ 5 August 2016 Please see the following pages for details of our current vacancies: Relief Chef Manager in the Watford area Relief Chef Manager in the M4 / M40 area Chef Manager in Abingdon Assistant Chef Manager in Reading Head Chef in Bedford Chef in Farnham Chef in Holt Second Chef in Bedford Chef de Partie in Hemel Hempstead Weekend Chef in Banbury Weekend Chef in Bicester Weekend Chef in Worthing Weekend Night Shift Chef in Hemel Hempstead Food Service Assistant in Banbury Catering Assistant in Wantage Catering Assistant in Basingstoke Catering Assistant in Worthing General Kitchen Assistant in Hemel Hempstead General Kitchen Assistant in Chichester General Kitchen Assistant in Bramley Waitress in Chichester
How to Apply Send your CV with a covering letter (if appropriate) to the email address at the bottom of the job details page. Please make sure that you insert the job title in the subject line. Please include work day contact details. If you would like further information regarding the position you are interested in, please contact Connect Catering Head Office on 01491 826000. An enhanced DBS check will be required for positions in assisted living complexes, schools or colleges.
Connect Vacancy: Watford area Relief Chef Manager Experienced Relief Chef Manager required to work an award winning contract catering company. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for fresh food, strong craft skills and have proven experience in a similar role. Working in care homes, schools and business and industry sites in the Watford area, the salary is competitive plus mileage is paid for in line with the company s expenses policy for using your own car to travel to the various catering contracts. Uniform and training opportunities are provided. email your CV to Tim Horton: tim.horton@connectcatering.co.uk
Connect Vacancy: M4 / M40 area Relief Chef Manager Experienced Relief Chef Manager required to work for an award winning contract catering company. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for fresh food, strong craft skills, have proven experience in a similar role and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications. Working in schools and business and industry sites in the M4 / M40 area, the salary is 27,000 plus mileage is paid for in line with the company s expenses policy for using your own car to travel to the various catering contracts. Uniform and training opportunities are provided. email your CV to Jenny Luyten: jenny.luyten@connectcatering.co.uk
Connect Vacancy: Abingdon Chef Manager Experienced Chef Manager required to work in a staff restaurant in Abingdon. This is an exciting and challenging role, working 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday at a salary of 23,000 plus 28 days holiday per year including Bank Holidays. Our ideal candidate will possess the following key skills: Flexible hands-on Manager with front and back of house experience Excellent food safety and health & safety knowledge Creative with an eye for detail Good IT skills Client and customer focused Trained to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. As Chef Manager, you will demonstrate excellent food knowledge and capably manage the onsite restaurant for staff and visitors, ensuring that the best service, food quality and company ethos are met. You will also have experienced support from your Operations Manager and Head Office staff. Training and development is provided to further your career within the company. email your CV to Cheryl Holford: cheryl.holford@connectcatering.co.uk
Connect Vacancy: Reading Assistant Chef Manager Assistant Chef Manager required to work in the staff restaurant in a high profile site in Reading. Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, a competitive salary is offered for the right candidate. On some occasions, you will be required to cover the Chef Manager s role, so good management skills are essential. You will need to have a passion for freshly cooked food. Uniform and excellent training opportunities are provided. Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills: Excellent food safety and health and safety knowledge Creative in the kitchen with an eye for detail Good IT skills Client and customer focused Trained to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. If you think you have the skills required for this position please send your CV to Jenny Luyten: jenny.luyten@connectcatering.co.uk
Connect Vacancy: Bedford Head Chef Experienced Head Chef required for a prestigious client in Bedford. This is an exciting and challenging role, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and weekends. As Head Chef, ideally with cost plus contract experience, you will manage a team of 15-20 staff and provide a variety of daily services, including managing the daily operations of the kitchen and together with the Catering Manager, the school dining room, hospitality and third party functions. You will need to ensure the best service, food quality and company ethos are met. We offer a competitive salary with 28 days paid holiday per annum including Bank Holidays. Training and development is provided to further your career within the company. The successful applicant is required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Key responsibilities: Develop, train and motivate your team to deliver the very best service and quality at all times, leading by example; Be able to manage cost and resources to deliver margin targets across the contract; Ensure that Food Safety, Health and Safety and company guidelines and policies are met in the kitchen; To be the first point of contact in the absence of Catering Manager for all issues related to catering and deal with them in a prompt and suitable manner; Plan, develop and organise the daily menus, costing and menu variety as well as menus for functions. Key skills: Experience of liaising with clients and suppliers; Experience of managing your budgets and cost control; Understanding the difference between management and leadership; Results and people orientated with impeccable standards for quality, service and presentation; Good knowledge of current industry trends and experience in catering and hospitality; Able to work under pressure and with tight deadlines; Computer literate, numerate with very good verbal and interpersonal skills; A can-do attitude and a friendly positive approach to the business; A team builder. If you think you have the skills for this role, please email your CV with a covering letter to Jenny Luyten: jenny.luyten@connectcatering.co.uk
Connect Vacancy: Farnham Chef Enthusiastic Chef with a can do attitude required to work in the busy restaurant of a care home in central Farnham. Duties to include assisting the Chef Manager preparing and cooking a range of traditional dishes using fresh ingredients to meet the nutritional and dietary needs of the residents. Working 40 hours per week at 8.70 per hour. We are rated 8th in the Top 100 Companies to Work for and in return for your hard work you will receive full training, uniform and opportunities to further your career. email your CV to Jonathan Clay: jonathan.clay@connectcatering.co.uk
Connect Vacancy: Holt Chef Experienced Chef required to work in the kitchen of a residential care home in Holt. You will need to have passion and flare for freshly cooked food and be able to cater for special diets. Working 39 hours a week, 5 out of 7 days as requested by the rota. You must be trained to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and you will receive excellent training opportunities. Uniform is provided. Key responsibilities: To assist the Chef Manager as necessary including ordering, record keeping, menu planning and keeping the kitchen to a very high standard. To lead the shift in the Chef Manager s absence preparing breakfast, lunch and supper for the residents. If you think you have the skills required for this position, please send your CV to Kim Lovelock: kim.lovelock@connectcatering.co.uk
Connect Vacancy: Bedford Second Chef Experienced Second Chef required to work in a prestigious school in Bedford. You will need to have a passion for freshly cooked food. Working from 7.30am to 3pm for 43 weeks per year at a salary of 18,500 per annum. Excellent training opportunities and uniform are provided. Key responsibilities: To assist the Chef as necessary To actively seek out help from the Catering Manager or person-in-charge if any problems arise To assist the Chef with in-house functions To participate in staff meetings To act at all times in a responsible manner as to promote happiness and respect within the school and to act as a role model for other staff. If you think you have the skills required for this position please send your CV to Jacqui Henry: connect@bedmod.co.uk
Connect Vacancy: Hemel Hempstead Chef de Partie Experienced Chef de Partie required to work in the staff restaurant in a busy distribution centre in Hemel Hempstead. This is an exciting opportunity and our ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, be selfmotivated, have the skills to produce great food and also be a team player. Hours are Monday to Friday from 3pm to 7.30pm at 11 per hour. Excellent training opportunities and uniform is provided. email your CV to Tim Horton: tim.horton@connectcatering.co.uk
Connect Vacancy: Banbury Weekend Chef Weekend Chef required to work in a busy staff restaurant in Banbury. Hours are Saturdays from 7am to 2.30pm and Sundays from 7am to 11am at 10 per hour, providing the breakfast service. Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role. Uniform and training opportunities are provided. email your CV to Stuart Best: fineladyu12@connectcatering.ltd.uk
Connect Vacancy: Bicester Weekend Chef Weekend Chef required to work in the restaurant of an assisted living development in Bicester. Hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 7.30am to 3pm at 10 per hour. Duties include providing good, traditional, fresh food for 30-40 residents. Applicants should preferably have NVQ 1 & 2 or equivalent plus experience. email your CV to Cheryl Holford: cheryl.holford@connectcatering.co.uk
Connect Vacancy: Worthing Weekend Chef Weekend Chef required to work in the restaurant of an assisted living site in Worthing. Hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 3pm at 9 per hour. Duties include cooking lunch to a high standard for the residents. Training and uniform provided. email your CV to Karen Green: ameliacourtu158@connectcatering.ltd.uk
Connect Vacancy: Hemel Hempstead Weekend Night Shift Chef Night Shift Chef required to work in the staff restaurant in a busy distribution centre in Hemel Hempstead. Hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 11pm to 3am. Duties to include cooking meals, serving customers, replenishing food, completing records and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy. Training and uniform provided. email your CV to Tim Horton: tim.horton@connectcatering.co.uk
Connect Vacancy: Banbury Food Service Assistant Food Service Assistant required to work in a busy staff restaurant in Banbury. Hours are Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 2.30pm at 7.20 per hour. Duties to include assisting the Chef, preparing and serving food and cleaning in the kitchen. Uniform and training opportunities are provided. email your CV to Stuart Best: fineladyu12@connectcatering.ltd.uk
Connect Vacancy: Wantage Catering Assistant Catering Assistant required to work in a staff restaurant in Wantage. Duties to include preparing fresh salads, sandwiches and paninis. Our ideal candidate will have some catering experience with excellent customer service skills although training can be provided. Hours are Monday to Friday from 9.15am to 2.45pm at a rate of 7.20 per hour. Uniform is provided. email your CV to Cheryl Holford: cheryl.holford@connectcatering.co.uk
Connect Vacancy: Basingstoke Catering Assistant Catering Assistant required to work in a staff restaurant in Basingstoke. Hours are 7.30am to 3pm working five days our of seven at 8 per hour. Duties to include food preparation and service, re-stocking the vending machine and helping the Chef as required. Uniform and training opportunities are provided. email your CV to Anne Chance: martinbroweru237@connectcatering.ltd.uk
Connect Vacancy: Worthing Catering Assistant Catering Assistant required to work in a restaurant in an assisted living site in Worthing. Hours are flexible including weekends at 7.50 per hour. Duties to include basic food preparation, washing up, cleaning and helping the Chef as required. Uniform and training opportunities are provided. email your CV to Karen Green: ameliacourtu158@connectcatering.ltd.uk
Connect Vacancy: Hemel Hempstead General Kitchen Assistant General Kitchen Assistant required to work in a staff restaurant in a busy distribution centre in Hemel Hempstead. Hours are Monday to Saturday from 3pm to 7.30pm at 8 per hour. Duties to include serving the customers, washing up and assisting the Chef as required. Uniform and training opportunities are offered. email your CV to Tim Horton: tim.horton@connectcatering.co.uk
Connect Vacancy: Chichester General Kitchen Assistant General Kitchen Assistant required to work in a busy restaurant in a care home in Chichester. Working from 12.30pm to 4pm from Monday to Friday, there may also be an opportunity to increase the amount of hours worked. Duties to include serving the customers, washing up and assisting the Chef as required. Uniform and training opportunities are offered. email your CV to Lukasz Smykowski: byroncourtu155@connectcatering.ltd.uk
Connect Vacancy: Bramley General Kitchen Assistant Experienced General Kitchen Assistant required to work in a school near Bramley. Hours are term time only from Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 1.30pm at 7.20 per hour. Duties to include some basic food preparation, washing up, cleaning and assisting the Chef Manager as required. Uniform and excellent training opportunities are offered. email your CV to Jonathan Clay: jonathan.clay@connectcatering.co.uk
Connect Vacancy: Chichester Waitress Waitress required to work in a busy restaurant in a care home in Chichester. Working for 25 hours per week from Monday to Friday, starting at either 10am or 11am. Duties to include serving the customers and helping in the kitchen as required. Uniform and training opportunities are offered. email your CV to Lukasz Smykowski: byroncourtu155@connectcatering.ltd.uk
Connect Catering Limited We are a contract catering company and therefore have no accommodation available for any of our employees. We offer self development training in both catering and management courses. If you are interested in either or both please visit our website www.connectcatering.co.uk or if already a Connect employee visit our company intranet site www.connectcatering.ltd.uk Online application forms can be found at either of the above contact addresses or can be requested by calling Connect Catering Head Office on 01491 826000.