About Karma Cans
The best ideas happen at the table. Karma Cans is a London-based corporate and events caterer, delivering healthy and sustainable food straight from our kitchen to offices and event spaces across the city.
Karma Canteen is the latest addition to our services. We promise to redefine the dining experience of London office spaces, offering a diverse range of carefully curated, daily-changing menus to nourish and indulge every team.
Our canteen offering is a new and exciting part of the Karma Cans business, and we're on the lookout for a dedicated Catering Supervisor to help us champion it from the ground up.
Great ideas deserve great food, help us deliver both This is a chance to be part of something new. As we grow our canteen offering, you'll play a key role in shaping how it comes to life day to day. Here's what you need to know before applying.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Preparing the kitchen area ready for food service
Supervising one Catering Assistant during lunch service each day, delegating tasks, supporting them and making sure service runs smoothly
Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw guests in, using guides provided by Karma Cans
Managing the pantry and stock for 3 hours between lunch and dinner service, Monday to Wednesday, including restocking, rotating stock, checking use-by dates and keeping the pantry clean and organised
Managing catering orders, accurately inputting weekly breakfast, lunch and dinner orders in the right quantities based on headcount data
During pantry hours, providing images and feedback from service, and updating and communicating any changes to the week's orders, with everything finalised before 5pm (Monday-Wednesday) and end of shift (Thursday-Friday)
Proudly presenting Karma Cans and championing our brand in everything you do
Upholding the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene
Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to Health & Safety regulations
Feeding back to the Karma Cans team on waste, headcount and item popularity, helping us shape and improve the canteen offering as it grows
Pantry and stock management:
As part of your role, you'll take ownership of the canteen pantry between lunch and dinner service. This includes:
Restocking shelves, fridges and counters ready for the next service
Rotating stock using first in, first out (FIFO) to keep food fresh and reduce waste
Checking use-by and best-before dates and removing expired items
Monitoring stock levels and placing orders with suppliers to keep the canteen fully stocked
Planning orders around orders around headcount and item popularity to avoid shortages and minimise waste
Receiving and checking deliveries against orders, and raising any issues with suppliers
Keeping the pantry clean, organised and correctly labelled
Catering order management:
You'll also be responsible for placing the canteen's weekly catering orders. This includes:
Accurately inputting weekly lunch and dinner orders into our ordering system
Using headcount data to order appropriate quantities for each service
Adjusting orders based on feedback on waste and item popularity
Double-checking orders before submission to make sure they are complete and correct by the deadline
Full training will be provided on our ordering process and systems.
Our ideal candidate will:
Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything they do
Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service
Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player
Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability
Prioritise food safety in every task they undertake
Be organised and detail-orientated, with confidence in managing stock and placing orders
Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but enthusiasm is what truly matters
Typical shift pattern:
Monday to Wednesday (11:00 to 20:00)
11:00 to 14:00: Kitchen setup, lunch service and kitchen reset
14:00 to 15:00: Lunch break (1 hour)
15:00 to 17:00: Pantry and stock management, including ordering
17:00 to 20:00: Dinner service and closedown
Thursday: 11:00 to 15:00 (lunch service and pantry management)
Friday: 8:30 to 12:30 (pantry and order management)
(Shifts may vary, this gives you a general idea of what to expect.)
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Catering Supervisor in London employer: KARMA CANS
Karma Cans is an exceptional employer that champions creativity and collaboration within a vibrant work culture, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals to thrive. With a focus on employee growth and development, we offer unique opportunities to lead exciting projects in the heart of London, working alongside some of the world's most renowned brands. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values fresh ideas and delivers memorable experiences through outstanding food and service.
