Harrison Catering F
ounded in 1994 by Geoffrey Harrison, Harrison Catering Services is an independent,
family-owned company providing contract catering to educational establishments and corporate clients across the UK. Harrison is a dynamic organisation and prides itself in creating innovative dishes served by exceptional people who provide a great service. People are attracted to Harrison’s culture and
ways of working. In fact, the retention rates far exceed the industry average. The workforce is diverse, but team members share common characteristics: a good work ethic, a willingness to learn new skills and a desire to deliver exceptional service to our customers and clients. Harrison actively supports staff with a desire
to improve and progress their careers through supported training programmes. The organisation invests in training to ensure people become the best they can be in their existing role or develops them so they can progress up the career ladder. In fact, Harrison is proud to have won many prestigious awards for its training and is supportive of staff needs, providing opportunities for personal development. Some Harrison staff who join the organisation
at entry level have no craft skills, but express an interest in gaining formal qualifications. They are supported to undertake their professional cookery qualification through on-the-job training. It’s fantastic to be able to support this and it’s very rewarding to see people develop their skill-set and further their career. It’s not just craft skills that are taught.
Management programmes are also in place so those who wish to diversify into different roles are supported too. Many Harrison managers
have developed their careers and used the skills and knowledge they build up with Harrison to progress to more senior roles. Harrison works in partnership with
organisations such as Project Search (which provides supported internships) and specialist college Foxes Academy, ensuring that people are given the chance to be the best they can be. Alex Taylor, learning and development
manager, enthuses: “It’s very rewarding that Harrison is so supportive of individuals who wish to advance their careers through formal and informal management development programmes. It’s fantastic to see the immediate application of learning in the workplace, which is meaningful and retained long term. This is hugely beneficial to employees and clients.”
Benefits Staff are recruited on a permanent contract and work either during term-time or 52 weeks, dependent on their role. Employees receive: ● A comprehensive and structured induction programme ● A range of craft training ● Excellent development opportunities ● Management accredited training programmes ● EAP (employee assistance programme) ● Full and part-time roles ● Pension scheme ● High street and online discount scheme ● Life assurance ● Birthday card and Christmas gift ● Long service awards.
Contact Go to
www.harrisoncatering.co.uk for more
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SHOWCASE Case study
This corporate and school caterer is all about training, pushing its people up from trainee to management
Judith Wase, group head chef Judith left catering college with a BTEC and worked as a chef in a variety of establishments in the UK and abroad. She first learnt of Harrison when her son attended a nursery where Harrison was the caterer. She was impressed with the fresh food, recognising that Harrison cared about providing a child with a well-balanced and delicious meal. Judith wanted to get a better work-life balance and realised that her skill-set would fit well with Harrison, and she joined as a chef manager in 2008.
A typical working day for Judith Judith’s time is split between working in the kitchens onsite and alongside teams in the back office, managing staff and recruiting and training new employees. Mornings are spent travelling to different sites and working in the kitchens. Her skills in French pâtisserie are often put to good use, especially when clients have special events, and she also develops menus and recipes. Judith is involved in event planning and
promotions, using her skills to create bespoke marketing initiatives, and she spends her afternoons on administrative tasks, such as people management, recruitment and auditing. Judith’s development over 11 years is testament to the ethos and culture of the organisation, which is always looking for exceptional people with a passion for great food.
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