Food Services Coordinator

Element Solutions Inc; Woking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemical company in Woking seeks a part-time Catering Coordinator to manage restaurant operations. This role involves setting up for meals, ensuring service areas remain clean, and providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in catering, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and additional perks such as pension contributions and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

8% Employer pension contribution

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in the catering/hospitality industry is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication skills and appreciation of customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear down the restaurant area for service.
• Ensure kitchen and service areas are clean and safe.
• Deliver refreshments to meeting rooms and handle customer feedback.
• Assist with food and salad preparation as needed.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Creativity

Food presentation skills

Job description

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

Fernox operates as a subsidiary business of MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions, a global diverse producer of high technology specialty products and a provider of technical services. MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions operates as a Business Unit of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI). Element Solutions Inc is a leading specialty chemical company whose business suplly a broad range of solutions that enhance the products people use every day.

Fernox is a leading manufacturer of water treatment chemical products, central heating system filters, plumbing consumables and diagnostic testing services. Fernox has pioneered the development of energy efficient products both for traditional and renewable technology in domestic and commercial applications. The business is committed to a progressive Research and Development program and invested in an extensive in-house R&D team of scientists based in the UK, People's Republic of China and the US, and has also offices in France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Hungary and Turkey.

We strive to embody the five 'Elements of our Culture'- our '5C's'; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an energetic individual to coordinate the day to day running of our staff restaurant and hospitality here at our office in Woking. This is a part time role (29.5 hours per week) usually from 8am to 2.30pm on Monday to Thursday, and 8am to 2pm on Friday each week. You will be reporting to the Facilities / Events Manager and will be responsible for not just being the front of house, but also behind the logistics of running our restaurant (usually breakfast and lunch service) as well as provide catering for meetings etc.

What will you be doing?

This is a varied role where no two days will be the same. You will take responsibility for:

• Setting up and clearing down restaurant area for breakfast and lunch service.
• Topping up and clean coffee machines and water dispensers and drinks fridge ie – tea/coffee and confectionary.
• Delivering and collecting refreshments and lunch to meeting rooms where required.
• Demonstratingexcellent customer service in line with client expectations.
• Ensuringkitchen and restaurant service area are kept clean, tidy and safe. Notify Facilities/Events Manager of any equipment or maintenance issues.
• Ensuringthe appropriate health and safety regulations are strictly observed and the appropriate cleaning and temperature records are kept.
• Communicatingany feedback from customers daily
• Assisting in basic food and salad preparation.
• Responsiblityfor preparing orders placed on the on the online ordering system
• Responsibility for i-zettle payments and weekly food orders in the absence of the Facilities/Manager.

Who are You?

You will have experience in the catering / hospitality industry, have good customer service skills and the ability to work under pressure! You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have appreciation of customer expectations.

What competencies will you need?

Ideally you will have worked in a catering environment before. You must have good customer services skills and be able to multi-task and prioritise. This is a busy role where you will need to have some creative flair and have great food presentation skills.

We are Offering...

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus scheme. In addition you will receive up to 8% Employer contribution to your pension, Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance as well as 25 days holiday. We are based outside of Woking town centre and have our own free parking.

Teamwork -At Element Solutions Inc, you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws.