Claire Clark

Experience

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  Seaworld Frozen Foods

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Catering Sales Representative

  • Responsible as a sales representative for selling to FMCG clients including restaurants, hospitals, takeaways, coffee shops, butchers and hotels.

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  Acutts Real Estate

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  Partner

  • Promoted through the business eventually purchasing 50% of own agency.• Managed and drove business, increasing turnover year on year before relocating to Zambia.• Mentored and managed a team of six estate agents including training new starters.

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  Compass Group

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Catering Manager

  • Responsible for overseeing the flagship contract at First National Bank, catering for corporate boxes at rugby matches boxes and for other functions held at the Kings Park Stadium.• Managed a team of five staff within the kitchen environment.• Recognised by the business for exceeding sales targets and for consistently high scores for Qpro health and safety audits.

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  Specialised Training Solutions

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2015

  Partner

  • Formed business to meet the training needs of catering and food businesses working in Zambia.• Conducted health and safety audits of retail stores, industrial catering units and restaurants and suggested solutions to on-going issues.• Provided kitchen work flow days to assist with problem kitchens, advising on the reorganising of work areas and on the creation of production processes to drive performance.

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  Thomas Franks Ltd

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  Relief Chef/Manager

  •Responsible for relief cover for B & I contracts, schools and residential homes.•Preparing and cooking meals ensuring high standards of food and service are provided in line with the client and company expectations.•Responsible for Food Hygiene & Health & Safety standards including:- Daily food temperature records, daily fridge & freezer temperatures, cleaning records, HACCP analysis, risk assessments, induction for temporary staff, purchase & delivery records, wastage records, maintenance records, completing the quarterly food hygiene inspection and ensuring all staff have received training in “Correct Food Handling Procedures”.•Ensure that Thomas Frank’s Fresh Food Standards are followed fully and the staff making best use of local and in-season produce.•Responsible for producing, controlling and monitoring all necessary financial information to assist with financial controls and weekly and monthly bookwork required. Show less

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  Wilson Vale

  Jan 2017 - now

  General Catering Manager
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  Lexington Catering

  Mar 2019 - now

  May 2015 – December 2016 Chef/Manager Harley Davidson Lexington Catering LtdResponsibilities•Manage a small team on a day to day basis and provide an excellent food & service on a busy B & I site.•Responsible for all aspects of the management and the administration of the catering operation, and am involved in food preparation, production and presentation.•Responsible for managing and organising hospitality as required.•Responsible for Food Hygiene & Health & Safety standards including:- Allergen recording, daily food temperature records, daily fridge & freezer temperatures, cleaning records, HACCP analysis, risk assessments, induction for temporary staff, purchase & delivery records, wastage records, maintenance records, completing food hygiene inspection and ensuring all staff have received training in “Correct Food Handling Procedures”.•Ensuring that Lexington’s fresh food policies are followed, menus are exciting and follow high street trends to engage customers and increase participation. Show less January 2017 – to present Catering Manager/General Manager Clare Hall Lexington Catering LtdResponsibilities•Manage a kitchen team of 9 and 10 front of house in a busy college kitchen, serving lunch and dinners and fine dining hospitality.•Responsible for all aspects of the management and the administration of the catering operation, oversee the smooth running of the food preparation, production and presentation.•Responsible for managing and organising hospitality, arranging staffing, service, wine cellar and college bar.•Lead the development of an overall strategic catering plan together with operational business plans to ensure the long term success of the catering department.•Grow the usage of the College catering facilities by students, staff, Senior Members, the Fellowship and external guests.•Meet regularly with the Stewardship Food Committee, Events Management Team, Environmental Management Group and Development Team to ensure the highest standard of food preparation and service in College.•Contribute to resource planning and likely future requirements for staff, systems, and general resources needed to support College Catering services.•Develop relationships with suppliers and service providers to provide products and services that enhance the student, staff, Senior Members, Fellowship and wider College community experience.•Ensuring that Lexington’s fresh food policies are followed, seasonal menus are used and follow high street trends to engage customers and increase participation. Show less

  • Catering Manager

    Jan 2017 - now

  • Chef/Manager

    May 2015 - now

  • General Manager

    Mar 2019 - Dec 2022
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  Compass Group

  Dec 2022 - now

  Mobilisation & Support Manager