Culinary Administrator | SEC

The Culinary Administrator supports the smooth and efficient operation of culinary activities across the SEC Centre and Hydro live events sectors. The role combines kitchen administration — stock control, ordering, recipe cards and menu materials — with operational coordination between kitchen stations and central food processing units. Working closely with chefs, the Executive Chef and the onsite HSE champion, the post holder also supports match day check-in and event pack processes.

• Assist chefs to accurately input stock takes and maintain the stock take system and records.
• Place food orders and raise accurate purchase orders for both the conference and events business and cricket operations.
• Build recipe cards for costing purposes and photographic specifications.
• Maintain the goods receipt file to ensure deliveries match purchases.
• Build chef planners in line with the required budget under the direction of the Executive Chef for both sides of the business.
• Ensure accurate client numbers are provided to chefs to support efficient food production.
• Type up menus accurately in the appropriate format as directed by the Executive Chef and prepare menu packs for event day folders.
• Maintain the event orders board and ensure all updates are captured.
• Ensure all ISO paperwork is up to date and completed correctly by the chefs.
• Carry out general administrative tasks and organise the day-to-day running of the chefs' office.
• Provide a link between the finishing kitchens around the ground and the central processing unit to ensure efficient dispatch of food requirements.
• Check in and allocate all match day chefs and kitchen porters, and ensure match day event packs are collected, checked post-match and filed accurately.
• Maintain health and safety compliance, take part in health and safety meetings, and work with the onsite HSE champion to ensure Silver and Gold standards are delivered and maintained.
• Ensure health and safety training is completed in accordance with legal and company requirements, and demonstrate personal responsibility for the health and safety of self and others.
• Support other team members within the location where applicable, and treat all staff, customers and clients in a polite and professional manner.
• Remain perceptive to innovative ideas and pursue them in a positive manner.

• Minimum 6 months' experience in a comparable or administrative role.
• Strong, quality operational experience with a passion for food and beverage.
• Articulate and numerate, with the ability to accurately prepare quotes and reports.
• Awareness of government legislation, including health and safety.
• Computer literate.
• Good working knowledge of basic food hygiene.
• Ensures clothing, including footwear, and personal hygiene are always of the highest standard.

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits.

• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme.
• Healthcare and wellbeing cover including Aviva Digicare and Medicash (dental, optical and therapy treatments).
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, two days' additional leave after returning from maternity leave, and a day off for a baby's first birthday.
• Shopping, entertainment and travel discounts, plus 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships.
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and preferred rates on salary finance products.
• Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways.
• Meals on duty included.