Vacancy: Senior Matron/Canteen Superintendent

Company Profile

HPW Fresh and Dry Ltd is a fruit processing company. HPW is synonymous with fresh from harvest fruit, crisp and crunchy vegetables from Africa and Asia. We develop stand-alone products for our customers that meet the most exacting quality standards and offer maximum availability - for wholesalers and retailers, as well as for the food industry.

Job Description

• Grade Superintendent


• Reports to: Human Resources Manager


• Location Onsite at HPW Fresh and Dry Ltd, Adeiso, E/R.


• Term: Contract

• Supervise and coordinate activities of staff to ensure food safety and hygiene procedures are adhered to.


• Control and direct food preparation process of staff to ensure quality is met.


• Develop recipes and determine how to present the food.


• Plan menus with culinary creations and varieties.


• Inspect canteen supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.


• Monitor sanitation practices and adhere to BRC and IFS Standards.


• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves for easy identification.


• Ensure ingredients and seasonings to be used for cooking are measured in appropriate quantities.


• Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly kitchen by supervising the washing of dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash and ensuring staff follow waste segregation guidelines.


• Check freshness of food and ingredients and put in place a traceability system for canteen food supplies.


• Ensure proper storage of food supplies to prevent spoilage and wastage.


• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.


• Ensure staff complies to Health and Safety/Food Safety standards and enforce the usage of PPEs.


• Ensure canteen staff handle food well to avoid contamination or outbreak of diseases.


• Handle weekly meetings with staff to address issues.


• Prepare food for guests and MD’s house during emergency cases.


• Maintain and follow health and safety standards at the kitchen.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

• Supervises immediate matrons/workers to ensure time, targets, quality, and other set standards are achieved.


• Interprets policies and procedures to immediate team members and where necessary consults with superior or appropriate departments.


• Appraises the performance of immediate team members and organizes or recommends appropriate training for them.


• Identifies learning needs of immediate team members and organizes or recommends appropriate training for them.


• Administers disciplinary measures of immediate team members in accordance with the company’s disciplinary procedures.

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Catering/Food and Nutrition with  at  least  5  years  relevant  work  experience,  preferably  in  a  food production/manufacturing environment.


• Possess food handler’s permit.


• Good knowledge in HACCP/Food Safety.


• Good knowledge in Health and Safety.


• Hands-on experience with various modern kitchen equipment.


• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques.


• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks.


• Excellent time management skills.


• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes.


• Ability to cook continental dishes.


• Familiarity with sanitation regulations.


• Ability to speak or write in a manner that communicates the intended message.


• Ability to lead and inspire others.