JPL Catering Ltd

03/09/2024

JPL Team are getting ready for the new Academic Year!! 🌟🍢🥗🥒

09/02/2024

We had a successful (early) Strove Tuesday today across our schools!! 😋🥳

09/11/2023

Very please to announce that the vegan recipe book made in partnership with NovoFarina it’s now available! please grab a your free copy

New Plant-Based Recipea Book launches to provide plant-based meal inspiration to School Menus.

07/09/2023

Head Chef - Job Vacancy - Immediate start!
Location: Leeds LS26

Monday to Friday Hours 08:30 – 14:30 (subject to business needs)

Term Time only
Permanent Role

JPL Catering Ltd is a highly experienced catering provider. The company has over a decade of experience in providing the highest quality food & catering service for weddings, events, schools & corporate clients. If this sounds like the type of company you would like to work for then read on.

The Role

● Managing stock and ordering food + catering items from suppliers
● Ensure that all waste disposal is carried out
● Managing health and safety + hygiene procedures
● Ensuring the food is of highest quality and well presented front of house
● Support with the front of house service
● Provide high standards of of client care at all times and enforce this from the rest of the staff
● To assist in the delivery of events and hospitality across the site

Requirements

● Basic knowledge of all sections when working in a busy kitchen
● Ability to produce good quality basic food
● Good understanding of health and safety
● Good understanding of basic food hygiene practices
● Basic team management skills
● High level of attention to detail
● Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
● Ability to work under the supervision of a limited range and deliver quality work
● Good oral communication
● Good level of numeracy and computer skills
● Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
● Taking initiative
● Able to work as a team with a positive can-do-attitude
● A hunger to learn new skills
● A passion for food
● Hardworking & committed

● Must be willing to travel to other site within a short distance as and when to cover business needs

● Excellent/continuous training and development with the opportunity to progress
● A pension from a reputable provider
● Free lunch!
● Friendly working environment

● School catering experience would be an advantage!

Starts ASAP!

If you are interested in joining this dynamic company then email us your CV today: [email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: up to £15,000 per annual

Benefits:

Free lunch
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/09/2023

Expected start date: 06/09/2023

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £15,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Head Chef: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

50% (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/09/2023

Reference ID: LS26 - HC

Expected start date: 08/09/2023

07/09/2023

Head Chef - Job Vacancy - Immediate start!
Location: Leeds LS25

Monday to Friday Hours 08:30 – 14:30 (subject to business needs)

Term Time only
Permanent Role

JPL Catering Ltd is a highly experienced catering provider. The company has over a decade of experience in providing the highest quality food & catering service for weddings, events, schools & corporate clients. If this sounds like the type of company you would like to work for then read on.

The Role

● Managing stock and ordering food + catering items from suppliers
● Ensure that all waste disposal is carried out
● Managing health and safety and hygiene procedures
● Ensuring the food is of highest quality and well presented front of house
● Support with the front of house service
● Provide high standards of of client care at all times and enforce this from the rest of the staff
● To assist in the delivery of events and hospitality across the site

Requirements

● Basic knowledge of all sections when working in a busy kitchen
● Ability to produce good quality basic food
● Good understanding of health and safety
● Good understanding of basic food hygiene practices
● Basic team management skills
● High level of attention to detail
● Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
● Ability to work under the supervision of a limited range and deliver quality work
● Good oral communication
● Good level of numeracy and computer skills
● Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
● Taking initiative
● Able to work as a team with a positive can-do-attitude
● A hunger to learn new skills
● A passion for food
● Hardworking & committed

● Must be willing to travel to other site within a short distance as and when to cover business needs

● Excellent, continuous training and development with the opportunity to progress
● A pension from a reputable provider
● Friendly working environment

● Salary competitive

● School catering experience would be an advantage!

If you are interested in joining this dynamic company then email us your CV today: [email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/09/2023

Expected start date: 08/09/2023

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leeds, LS25 7PA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Head Chef: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

50% (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/09/2023

Reference ID: LS25-Chef

Expected start date: 08/09/2023

17/03/2023

We are thrilled to announce our new Trio Cafe soft opening today at Snaresbrook Crown Court ☕️🥐👩🏻‍⚖️👨🏻‍⚖️⚖️

13/12/2022

It's Day 7 celebrating our 10th anniversary! Team work makes the dream work here at Reach Academy Feltham. From our amazing JPL Catering Ltd staff to our many partners including Jamie's Farm, Lady Eleanor Holles, Hampton School, Feltham College, Reach Children’s Hub, Place2Be, Teach First and many more...Thank you for everything that you do! Please show your support and donate now: https://www.reachacademyfeltham.com/10-days-christmas-10-years-reach

06/10/2022

We are hiring! We are looking for kitchen assistants in or near Enfield, and Elephant and Castle. You will join a vibrant kitchen and work with our experienced head chefs to assist with food preparation and the lunch service. The hours are 8am to 3pm, Monday to Friday during school term time only- so a great opportunity for working parents, looking to develop their career in catering. Email [email protected] with an up to date CV if you are interested in the roles.

17/03/2022

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🍀

03/03/2022

WE ARE HIRING!!

Sous Chef Job Opportunity!!

Works alongside head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes.

Sous Chef Job Role:

• Leads kitchen team in chef's absence
• Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
• Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients
• Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organised for quality assurance
• Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
• Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards
• Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimises waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organisation, staff ability, and training opportunities
• Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
• Assists head chef with menu creation
• Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing

Sous Chef Skills and Qualifications Required:

Formal Culinary Training
Previous Restaurant Experience
Extensive Food and Beverage Knowledge
Restaurant Industry Knowledge
Strong Organisational Skills
Attention to Detail
Knowledge of Restaurant Regulations
Leadership, Management
Positivity, Ability to Work Under Pressure
Self-Motivated & Creative Problem-Solving Skills

For further info or to send your C.V. please contact us: [email protected]

16/11/2021

Operation Manager - Job description
Reports to: Directors and General Manager
Working hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday - about 45 weeks per year
Salary: (negotiable)

Key Responsibilities
The right candidate will be responsible for a group of schools and cafes within the main catering contract, this will include achieving financial targets, employee management, sickness absence management, staff performance and appraisals, complete operational audits and reports etc.
Main Duties
★ Developing excellent working relationships with schools, site-based teams, suppliers, parents/carers
★ Be the main contact from our client
★ To ensure the efficient and effective delivery of catering operations
and designated services to the client organisation in accordance with
the agreement of the contract
★ Attention to details and a Problem solver
★ Monitoring quality level of JPL food, health and safety, food safety,
training needs, procedural compliance
★ Manage the Catering Operation with the available resources within budget and to achieve sales and GP targets
★ Working with the team to develop compliant exciting menus, Allergen information and recipes
★ Motivate, coach and train staff to perform to the highest standards and in line with JPL policies
★ Plan and manage client events like (fairs, open days, staff party, christmas party and inset days)
★ Contribute to wider corporate initiatives.
★ To actively seek and identify opportunities and innovation for business
growth & development with focus on latest food trends and best practices.
Key Competencies
★ Open, honest, enthusiastic and respectful.

★ Excellent communication skills with Customers, Client, Colleagues and Team Members
★ Excellent customer care skills
★ Passionate about food
★ Able to work in a high-pressure environment
★ IT literate (web, email, word, excel, powerpoint)
★ Flexible
★ Resourceful (capable of taking the initiative and overcoming
challenges).
Job Benefits
★ Car mileage or work to work transport
★ Most main school holidays off
★ Laptop

09/11/2021

Monday to Friday. Help in the kitchen preparation, wash up dishes and pot, clean the kitchen after service. JPL catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

16/09/2021

Part-time
Hours 11:30 - 13:30
Monday to Friday
Work during school term at lunch time ONLY!
All school holidays off!

Main duties:
*Setting up for lunch time
*Serving the food during lunch time
*Contribute to maintaining kitchen, front of house and food safety standards
*Cleaning during and after lunch service

27/08/2021

Term time job. Help in the kitchen preparation, wash up dishes and pot, clean the kitchen after service. JPL catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

06/07/2021

Job description
Reports to: Directors and General Manager
Working hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday - about 45 weeks per year
Salary: (negotiable)
Key Responsibilities
The right candidate will be responsible for a group of schools and cafes within the main catering contract, this will include achieving financial targets, employee management, sickness absence management, staff performance and appraisals, complete operational audits and reports etc.
Main Duties
★ Developing excellent working relationships with schools, site-based teams, suppliers, parents/carers
★ Be the main contact from our client
★ To ensure the efficient and effective delivery of catering operations
and designated services to the client organisation in accordance with
the agreement of the contract
★ Attention to details and a Problem solver
★ Monitoring quality level of JPL food, health and safety, food safety,
training needs, procedural compliance
★ Manage the Catering Operation with the available resources within budget and to achieve sales and GP targets
★ Working with the team to develop compliant exciting menus, Allergen information and recipes
★ Motivate, coach and train staff to perform to the highest standards and in line with JPL policies
★ Plan and manage client events like (fairs, open days, staff party, christmas party and inset days)
★ Contribute to wider corporate initiatives.
★ To actively seek and identify opportunities and innovation for business
growth & development with focus on latest food trends and best practices.
Key Competencies
★ Open, honest, enthusiastic and respectful.

★ Excellent communication skills with Customers, Client, Colleagues and Team Members
★ Excellent customer care skills
★ Passionate about food
★ Able to work in a high-pressure environment
★ IT literate (web, email, word, excel, powerpoint)
★ Flexible
★ Resourceful (capable of taking the initiative and overcoming
challenges).
Job Benefits
★ Car mileage or work to work transport
★ Most main school holidays off
★ Laptop