Are you passionate about food innovation, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Food Development Officer to join our Catering Team.
Who are Vertas?
Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.
About the Role:
Based at Rainworth, NG21 0HJ, you will be working 37 hours per week. You'll play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of innovative, nutritious and high quality food offers that meet our standards and delight our customers.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of menus across catering operations.
- Assisting with recipe and food development, ensuring meals are nutritionally balanced and cost effective.
- Supporting allergen management and medical diet provision, ensuring compliance with legislation and accurate record keeping.
- Maintaining digital food systems including recipes, allergen and nutritional platforms.
- Liaising with procurement teams and suppliers to source quality, sustainable products.
- Researching, trialling and evaluating new dishes and products.
- Carrying out quality audits of food standards, service and presentation across sites.
- Supporting catering teams with training, guidance and best practice.
- Supporting pupil engagement activities such as tastings and menu initiatives.
- Supporting the planning and delivery of innovative food initiatives and events, including pop ups, themed catering, community engagement activities and promotional campaigns to enhance the food offer and drive uptake.
Who are we looking for?
- Experience within catering, food development, nutrition, menu planning or a related field.
- Knowledge of food safety, allergens and nutritional standards.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
- The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
- The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.
What You'll Bring
- A passion for food development and customer service.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
- Good IT and administrative skills.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- The right to work in the UK.
A DBS check may be applicable for this role.
Apply Today
If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas.
