4th Nov 2008 - 00:00
Abstract
The Cost Sector Catering Awards are the pivotal point of the foodservice calendar. There's simply no other arena that offers foodservice caterers the chance to be judged by their peers and come through to win industry-wide recognition as the best.
The prestigious annual awards ceremony reflects the truly aspirational nature of this accolade programme.
To win one of the coveted award categories is the pinnacle of any executive's career and recognises their outstanding contribution to this wonderful industry of ours. It is the highest acknowledgement of merit that can be bestowed from within the foodservice industry.
CHEF AWARD The heart of any foodservice provider's operation is the kitchen. This award recognises the chef who provides the highest standards of professionalism for food quality and innovation. The nominee's outstanding contribution can be made within any area of the cost catering sector, from business and industry sites, healthcare, education, armed services, prison service, event-catering, airlines to social services. Judges will consider the ability to create nutritionally balanced menus produced to the highest standards within the constraints the cost sector demands.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AWARD The Corporate Responsibility Award has been introduced to recognise the company above all others that has integrated social, economic and environmental concerns into its business. Key Corporate Responsibility issues could include stakeholder engagement, labour standards, employee and community relations and responsible sourcing.
CONTRACT CATERING SALESPERSON AWARD Sales are the lifeblood of any business. This new award has been introduced to recognise the person who has continually delivered new business , or retained existing contracts, by a clear and concise understanding of the client's needs.
EDUCATION AWARD Nominations are sought for an individual or organisation. This award recognises excellence in the provision of foodservice for schools in both private and state sectors in non contract-catered organisations. The nominee could work within a local authority, county council or school.
HEALTHCARE AWARD Nominations are invited for professionals working in non-contract catered establishments within the National Health Service or independent healthcare sector. The award will be given to the executive who has best demonstrated an improvement in patient meal provision.
ONBOARD CATERING AWARD This category encompasses those individuals involved in all areas of 'onboard' food service, including planes, trains, ferries and ships. Nominations are sought for an individual or organisation that has excelled in the provision of catering services in any of the 'onboard' sectors.
SELF-OPERATED STAFF RESTAURANT AWARD Nominations are invited for unit managers of noncontract catered sites who have excelled in the provision of a staff feeding service. They may have successfully won a bid against a contract caterer, developed a new regime or sustained an exceptional service.
SOCIAL CARE AWARD Nominations are sought for officers from local authorities, the private or voluntary sector. The accolade will be presented to the person above all others that has improved provision of catering services for care market clients.
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE AWARD Nominations are invited for individuals within management of non-contract catered sites who have had a huge influence on the provision of foodservice to students or the development of commercial operations such as the conference and banqueting market.