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Criteria for the 2008 Cost Sector Catering Awards

11th February 2008, 9:52am

The Cost Sector Catering Awards are the most prestigious in the industry recognising people for their commitment and dedication to catering. Here is what the judges are looking for in a winning candidate:

ARMED SERVICES AWARD CRITERIA

SPONSORED BY PURPLE FOODSERVICE SOLUTIONS

The feeding of this country's military personnel is a demanding and varied occupation.

Nominations are sought for an individual who has had an outstanding career and has achieved excellence over many years of service or has shown dedication over and above the call of duty within a specific situation.

CHEF AWARD CRITERIA

SPONSORED BY THE SANDWICH FACTORY

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.

CONTRACT CATERING AWARD CRITERIA

SPONSORED BY PREMIER FOODS

Nominations are sought for companies that have excelled in the world of contract catering.

This may include the successful move into new market sectors, the introduction of education and training schemes, the development of new concepts, completion of modernization programmes, or a combination of any of these events.

CONTRACT CATERING DISTRICT MANAGER AWARD CRITERIA

SPONSORED BY NESTLE FOODSERVICES

A critical role for any contract catering business is that of the operations or district manager.

This award seeks to reward the person who has excelled in areas such as contract retention, business development, innovation and profit contribution.

CONTRACT CATERING SALESPERSON AWARD CRITERIA

SPONSORED BY GLAXOSMITHKLINE (GSK)

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.

CONTRACT CATERING UNIT MANAGER AWARD CRITERIA

SPONSORED BY CADBURY TREBOR BASSETT

Nominations are invited for the one person that stands out above all others in their quest for excellence.

They may have substantially improved turnover and standards, renewed contracts under difficult circumstances, or successfully overseen major changes at client establishments.

It will need to be shown that the nominee has improved the service and built an unbreakable client relationship.

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AWARD CRITERIA

SPONSORED BY PEROS

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.

EDUCATION AWARD CRITERIA

SPONSORED BY MCCAIN

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.

MARKETING AWARD CRITERIA

SPONSORED BY KELLOGG'S FOODSERVICE SOLUTIONS

Nominations are sought for an individual or organisation that can prove that a particular marketing initiative or sustained campaign has proved successful and exceeded all expectations.

Entries can range from themed events to new business strategies.

ONBOARD CATERING AWARD CRITERIA

SPONSORED BY GREENCORE FOODSERVICE

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.

PUBLIC SECTOR AWARD CRITERIA

SPONSORED BY ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL

This public sector award will recognise the outstanding contribution of an individual within the emergency services, prisons, youth and special detention centres, government sites, local authorities and civic services.

SELF-OPERATED STAFF RESTAURANT AWARD CRITERIA

SPONSORED BY HOBART

Nominations are invited for unit managers of non-contract 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 SERVICES AWARD CRITERIA

SPONSORED BY APETITO

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.

STADIA AWARD CRITERIA

SPONSORED BY HUHTAMAKI

The Stadia award recognises and rewards the role of stadia caterers. Nominations are sought from companies showing innovation and excellence in their food offer to the very diverse operation.

From executive boxes, boardrooms and hospitality lounges to concourse catering, will all be considered for this award.

UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE AWARD CRITERIA

SPONSORED BY BRAKES

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.

BLUE RIBBAND AWARD CRITERIA
SPONSORED BY JOHNSON DIVERSEY

The recipient is selected by the panel of judges from all entries and is given to the person who, above all others, is felt to have made an enormous contribution to our industry.

Their outstanding leadership qualities will be deemed to be deserving of the highest accolade that can be bestowed. The 2008 winner will join a distinguished list of previous recipients.

SERVING THE PUBLIC AWARD CRITERIA

With contract caterers becoming increasingly evident in high street locations and expanding into sites on railway stations, in airports and at the roadside, this award recognises the most successful individual or organisation in this developing area.

Words Clare Riley

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