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An enhanced DBS disclosure will be obtained for this role.\n Essential qualifications and knowledge\nLevel 3 Food Safety qualification.\nLevel 3 Health & Safety qualification.\nStrong knowledge and understanding of food safety, HACCP and due diligence.\nGood understanding of allergen management and the 14 allergens.\nKnowledge of current health, safety and hygiene legislation.\nUnderstanding of nutrition and the ability to provide balanced, high-quality menus.\nStrong culinary skills and experience in a professional catering environment.\nManagement & leadership\nProven experience leading and motivating a catering/kitchen team.\nAbility to organise staff rotas, delegate responsibilities and manage performance.\nConfident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, clients, students/customers and suppliers.\nStrong team-player with a hands-on approach.\nFinancial & commercial understanding:\nGood understanding of budgets, food costs, labour costs and gross 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