Average Hospitality And Catering salary in Essex

Catering Manager - Residential Care HomeParkside Residential Home | 65 Main Road, Romford, RM2 5EH £35,000 per annum Full time, permanent | 37.5 hours per week Every other weekend included in the shift patternAre you an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about preparing nutritious, freshly cooked food and creating a positive dining experience?Parkside Residential Home is looking for a caring, organised and hands-on Catering Manager to lead its Hospitality team. You will ensure residents receive high-quality, varied meals that meet their individual dietary needs, preferences and cultural requirements.This is a varied management and cooking role. You will work as the main cook twice each week, provide holiday cover for the other cooks and oversee the smooth running of the catering service.About ParksideParkside is a Christian care home where faith, compassion and community are at the heart of everything we do.Your responsibilities will include:Leading, supporting and developing the Hospitality team.Preparing and cooking fresh, homemade meals twice per week.Providing cooking cover during other team members’ holidays.Managing the staff rota to maintain a reliable seven-day catering service.Creating seasonal and varied menus based on residents’ needs and feedback.Preparing adapted meals for allergies, intolerances and other dietary requirements.Managing food orders, stock levels, suppliers and the catering budget.Maintaining Parkside’s five-star Food Hygiene rating.Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, HACCP and health and safety requirements.Maintaining accurate temperature logs, cleaning schedules, food labelling and kitchen records.Organising catering for birthdays, holidays and special events.Monitoring kitchen equipment and arranging maintenance or repairs.Training team members in safe working practices and the correct useof equipment.Completing catering audits and preparing for CQC and Environmental Health inspections.Working closely with care colleagues, residents and families to understand individual dietary needs and preferences.Monitoring food waste and supporting environmentally responsible kitchen practices.What we are looking forYou will need:Previous catering or food-service management experience.At least two years’ experience cooking for 30 or more people in a professional kitchen.Experience managing or supervising a kitchen team.A Catering Diploma, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent qualification.NVQ Level 3 in Practical Cookery.A Food Hygiene Certificate at Level 2 or above.Knowledge of HACCP, food safety and health and safety procedures.Experience managing kitchen stock, suppliers and budgets.Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.Confidence using Microsoft Office and shared digital systems.Experience within a care home, healthcare or similar setting would be beneficial, although it is not essential.Why join Parkside?Make a genuine difference to residents’ health, happiness and wellbeing.Lead a friendly and supportive Hospitality team.Work in a caring, values-led residential home.Take ownership of menus and help shape residents’ dining experiences.Enjoy a varied role combining catering management with hands-on cooking.If you are a skilled and compassionate Catering Manager who takes pride in producing fresh, nutritious food, we would be delighted to hear from you.Apply today by submitting your CV

Are you an inspiring educator with a passion for the food and hospitality industry? We are seeking a dedicated Part-Time Teacher of Hospitality and Catering to join a supportive secondary school in Romford starting as soon as possible.Whether you are an experienced Food Technology / Hospitality Teacher or an industry professional with teaching qualifications looking for a flexible part-time role, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact on students' practical and vocational development.Key Responsibilities:Teach Vocational/GCSE Hospitality & Catering across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (e.g., WJEC/Eduqas syllabus).Plan and deliver high-quality practical cooking lessons and theoretical industry modules.Prepare and assess Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) coursework and practical exams.Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, food hygiene, and kitchen sanitation guidelines.Support students of all abilities to achieve their full potential.Requirements:Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS (or relevant FE / vocational teaching qualification).Experience: Proven track record teaching Food Technology, Home Economics, or Vocational Hospitality & Catering in a secondary school environment.Certifications: Level 2 or Level 3 Food Safety in Catering certificate (or willingness to update/obtain).DBS: An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to undergo one).What the School Offers:A well-equipped food practical room/kitchen facility.A supportive department with established schemes of work.Flexible part-time hours in a dynamic secondary environment.Excellent transport links across Romford and the surrounding London/Essex borders.Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must pass a thorough DBS check and provide satisfactory references.No terminology in the above advertisement is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Randstad Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and accepts applications from all sections of the community.

Temporary Catering Assistant required to support a corporate business in Ipswich Town centre.We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Catering & Events Assistant to support the delivery of high quality catering services for client meetings, hospitality functions, and marketing events. This is a hands on role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of presentation, service, and food hygiene.Immediate startDuration: 2 months initially, potential to extendPay rate: £14.00 per hourHours: Monday - Friday - 8am -3:30pmKey ResponsibilitiesProvide high quality catering and hospitality services for client meetings, business functions, and marketing events.Prepare, present, and serve refreshments, meals, and catering provisions to a professional standard.Maintain kitchen, food preparation areas, and catering equipment at all times.Adhere to all food safety, health and safety, and hygiene regulations, ensuring compliance with national food hygiene standards.Assist with the delivery and coordination of hospitality services for internal and external events.Ensure a professional and welcoming experience for clients, visitors, and colleagues.Essential:Previous experience in catering, hospitality, events, or customer service environments.Food Hygiene CertificateExperience supporting corporate hospitality or client-facing events.NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in catering is desirable but not essential.Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Please contact Adele Gordon on