Head Cook / Lead Catering Supervisor

About the role

We’re looking for a Lead Catering Supervisor/ Head Cook to support the day-to-day running of our Food Stop at Brownhills Head Office, working 34 hours per week and reporting to the Facilities Manager.

You will be responsible for

• The hands-on Head Cook/Lead Catering Supervisor who will cook and prepare hot breakfast and lunch. Cook/prepare buffets for meetings and training courses. Working in-line with dietary requirements, portion control of quality food including making sandwiches, range of salads and creating menus in preparation of seasonal, celebratory and diverse occasions.
• Adhering to Food Safety and aware of food allergen risks and management.
• Ordering, taking delivery and stocking of the ambient, chilled, frozen and Food Stop supplies; managing inventory of stock.
• To manage the till, card machine and safe, ensuring correct procedures are used and sales are recorded accurately with related administration completed in a timely manner.
• To be able to prepare and provide a full menu offer for colleagues ensuring the service is cost neutral, controlling budget and minimising waste
• Ensuring that daily / weekly / monthly due diligence routines are completed in line with HACCP and safe ways of working
• Ensure Costa Coffee and all other catering equipment is clean and operational for use
• Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to, and any incidents are reported in line with procedures
• Ensuring all areas are clean and appropriately presented.
• Providing outstanding guidance to your Food Stop team creating a positive environment, team feel welcome and supported
• Natural lead supervisor who can take the lead, delegate, take responsibility whilst working with team members
• Good communicator who can liaise with a wide range of Food Stop visitors with confidence
• Attend and actively participate in business and team meetings and support initiatives taking place at Head Office.
• Attend and actively participate in manager training and any other training relevant to role and business
• Escalate any operational issues and complete tasks as required to the Facilities Manager
• Be responsible for the smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures

You will need

• Hands-on experience in cooking/ food preparation in catering environment.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene essential

• NVQ Level 4 in Hospitality and Catering Management essential/preferable

• Experience with Microsoft Office / Outlook applications essential

• Good understanding of health and safety, food hygiene and allergens
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Experience of balancing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Have a passion and flair for catering with excellent organisational skills
• Ability to follow and accurately record routines for due diligence purposes
• Ability to be flexible to provide cover for sickness / holiday

What’s in it for you

One Stop is committed to making everyday life easier for our customers! With a strong presence in local communities, we offer a wide range of quality products at great value, alongside friendly and helpful service. As part of the Tesco Group, One Stop combines the benefits of a large organisation with the close-knit feel of a neighbourhood store. We’re passionate about creating a welcoming environment for both our customers and our colleagues and we’re always looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team!

Flexible Working

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at One Stop, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

One Stop Benefits

At One Stop, we value our colleagues just as much as our customers — and that’s reflected in the wide range of benefits we offer.

To explore the full list of colleague benefits, please click here and scroll to the bottom of our Careers Page.

*As a proud subsidiary of the Tesco Group, One Stop operates as an independent business. This means that while we share the same values, the benefits we offer may differ from those available at Tesco.*

Community Involvement

At One Stop, being part of the community is at the heart of everything we do. From supporting local charities and groups to partnering with national organisations, we’re proud to give back in meaningful ways.

Over the past decade, we’ve raised over £10.4 million for good causes and donated the equivalent of 1.6 million meals through our partnerships with FareShare and Olio , helping to reduce food waste and support those in need.

Working with us means you’ll have the chance to make a real difference whether it’s climbing mountains, running marathons, or simply organising a local raffle, our colleagues go the extra mile to support the causes they care about.

Diversity & Inclusion at One Stop

At One Stop, everyone is welcome. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values.

As a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) , we’re committed to creating an accessible and supportive environment for all. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process , including interviews, to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to succeed. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please Click here.

Our six colleague networks Armed Forces, Disability, LGBTQ+, Families & Carers, Race & Ethnicity, and Women help foster a safe, supportive environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves. For more information about our networks please Click here

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*One Stop have the right to withdraw the vacancy before the closing date should a successful application be received prior to the closing date. As such we would highly encourage you to submit your application as soon as you can.*

About us

Tesco has become a market leader by doing the little things that really matter for our customers and colleagues.

It’s part of what makes Tesco such a great place to work, and we’re proud to have been accredited as one of Britain’s Top Employers again this year.

We're the UK's number one retailer and we pride ourselves on offering a great shopping experience. We are passionate about our food, merchandise and services and will always try to get things right for our customers.

But did you know we also offer great job opportunities? With stores, distribution centres and offices across the UK, and a vast variety of roles, we are always looking for people who have a hunger to work with customers and colleagues across our exciting business.

We believe in treating each other with respect and giving everyone an equal opportunity to get on. It's our people that make the difference every day - helping us make a difference for our customers

Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.

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About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .