CPU Manager (food production/manufacturing)

Job Introduction

As Manager within the Central Production Unit, you'll have overall accountability and responsibility for all aspects of the food production operation including purchasing, storage, preparation, cooking, packaging and distribution of a rage of ambient, chilled and frozen dishes and/ or ingredients to various kitchens within Colchester PFI contract in an efficient, safe and profitable manner

The CPU is the Ministry of Defence’s only on-site food preparation facility

We have provided catering and facilities management services to Colchester Garrison and its minor units since 2004. The military base is the home of 16 Air Assault Brigade – the UK’s most rapidly deployable and powerful air manoeuvre fighting formation. The 460-acre site is home to approximately 3,500 military and 750 civilian personnel.

We are a key partner to the Ministry of Defence, running services at major UK and overseas military bases which improve quality of life for our military personnel. The impact of change and uncertainty as consolidation occurs throughout the armed forces, set against a backdrop of today’s rapidly changing world, makes the preservation of high standards even more important than ever. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality as well as cost-efficiency in the delivery of infrastructure, facilities management, catering, retail and leisure services to the armed forces community

We’re proud that our work has a significant bearing on morale, retention and recruitment.

Role Responsibility

• The overall accountability and responsibility for all aspects of the food production operation within the CPU including purchasing, storage, preparation, cooking, packaging and distribution of a rage of ambient, chilled and frozen dishes or ingredients to various kitchens within Colchester PFI contract in an efficient, safe and profitable manner
• Ensure that all UK and EU food safety legislation and  other risk analysis systems where appropriate are in place
• Embrace the principles of Collaborative Business Relationships (BS11000), in line with Sodexo’s vision and values
• Maintain and develop a positive working culture and environment for all colleagues through sound leadership, effective communication and delegation
• Manage client relationships and expectations. Maintain formal and informal communications with both client and customer
• Manage all aspects of Health and Safety, Environment and Quality Assurance. Role modelling safe behaviour and reporting unsafe behaviour, near misses and accidents/incidents to management in a timely manner
• Maintain company compliance by ensure that the company/contract accountancy, documentation, audits and administration procedures are carried out to the required standard
• Maintain legislative compliance by ensuring that all aspects of the business are conducted in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice. Including cook chill guideline requirements are met utilising Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and other risk analysis systems where appropriate
• Have full control over profit and loss account including the correct control of costs and re-sources. Optimise sales, marketing and opportunities for organic growth of services

*please see attached job description below

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous manufacturing experience essential, ideally within food production
• Proven track record in leading, managing and development of a diverse team
• Level 3 Advanced level 4 HACCP (advanced level 4 HACCP highly desirable but not essential)
• CIEH or equivalent, Level 4 highly desirable
• H&S management level awareness
• Proven track record in profit and loss management
• Proven experience of managing long-term client relationships including senior stakeholders
• Must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
• Able to work on own initiative and within a team environment
• Demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
• Computer literate

Package Description

Competitive salary of up to £35,000 plus benefits including bonus, pension, very popular group discount schemes, option to buy additional flexible benefits such as holidays, healthcare etc

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.