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Culinary Administrator - SEC | Full-Time £28,500 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more. We're looking for... The role of a kitchen administrator is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of culinary activities within both the SEC Centre and Hydro live events sectors. Responsibilities include meticulously managing stock levels by assisting chefs with accurate inputting and maintenance of stock take records.
This role extends to placing food orders and generating precise purchase orders to meet the demands of both regular operations and special events. Additionally, the administrator plays a crucial role in creating and updating recipe cards for cost analysis and photographic documentation, as well as compiling chef planners aligned with budgetary requirements set by the Executive Chef. They also ensure timely provision of client numbers to optimize food production efficiency and meticulously prepare menu materials according to the Executive Chef's specifications.
Beyond administrative duties, the role encompasses operational coordination between kitchen stations and central food processing units to facilitate efficient food dispatch. Maintaining compliance with health and safety standards, ensuring H&S training, and fostering a professional environment underscore the administrator's commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction across all aspects of kitchen administration.
We are Levy We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet. Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London we bring experiences to life with passion and precision. Our mission is to succeed the right way.
From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities. We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations. Culinary Administrator - The Role Management: Assist chefs to accurately input the stock take & maintain the stock take system.
Placing food orders & raise accurate purchase orders for both cricket & the conference & events business. Building recipe cards for both costing purposes & photo specs. Maintaining goods receipt file to ensure deliveries match purchase. Building chef planners in line with the required budget under the direction of the Executive Chef for both sides of the business. To ensure accurate client numbers are provided to the chef for efficient food production.
Ensure menus are accurately typed up in the appropriate format as directed by the Executive Chef & prepare menu packs for the event day folders. Maintain the event orders board ensure all updates are captured. Make sure all ISO paperwork is up to date & filled in correctly by the chefs. Carrying out all general administrative tasks & organise the day-to-day running of the Chefs office.
Operations: Provide a link between the finishing kitchens around the ground & the CPU to ensure efficient dispatch of food requirements. To effectively check in and allocate all match day Chefs and Kitchen Porters. To ensure match day event packs are collected and checked post-match and filed accurately Remain perceptive to innovative ideas and pursue them in a positive manner. Health & Safety: To maintain H&S compliance and get involved with H&S meetings.
Work with onsite HSE champion to ensure Silver and Gold standards are delivered and maintained in your area of business To ensure H&S training is completed in accordance with legal and company requ