Using one device that can act as a digital chef’s menu,
Mark Cooke strengthens sales team in the North West for Jestic Foodservice Solutions
order management system, payment device and a tool to remove boundaries across multiple sites will result in less waste and increased efficiency. Modularisation within the platform also gives takeaways the ability to access different features, whilst simply and easily being able to turn on and off anything they do not require access to. In turn, this provides access to cuttingedge technology, at an affordable cost. Another development that aims to bring independents in line with larger chains is the more widespread introduction of automation. In practice, this involves kitchens having access to machinery that cooks food the same perfect way every time. Mr Mula said: “While this tech, which has been used by big businesses for years, would reduce the need for staff, it would solve staffing issues for many whilst also resulting in increased customer satisfaction through providing a better, more precise, product. We’d love to see more independents with access to technology like this.” When looking further into the future, within a decade Mr Mula foresees food being delivered by drones and robots, particularly in rural areas which are less accessible by car and motorcycle than cities. Natasha Archer, at Archers Sweets in Leeds, has been working with Foodhub for just under a year and can
Jestic Foodservice Solutions are delighted to welcome Mark Cooke to their sales team having recently made the decision to expand their North sales division.
A
s Regional Sales Manager for the North, Mark will be in charge of managing sales for distributors across Manchester, the North West & Scotland and the surrounding areas,
as well as educating Jestic’s network of distributors about the latest brands and products within the ever-growing Jestic portfolio.
already see the benefits technology is having on the
Stepping into the role with nearly 30 years of
business: “Over the last few years, we’ve been upgrading
foodservice experience with previous sales roles at
our tech capabilities in line with the functions available
Liebherr, Hoshizaki-Gram and Lincat to name a few, Mark
with the Foodhub platform.
has a wealth of broad-ranging knowledge which Steve
“We’re currently trialling the new Fusion software and are really excited to see the changes this will have to our
Morris, Sales Director at Jestic Foodservice Solutions, sees as being invaluable:
business. We can already see a difference with regards to
“We are delighted to welcome Mark to the Jestic team!
profitability, and through the ease of running everything
His impressive industry knowledge, clear commitment to
through one device.
the sector and wide-spanning catering equipment sales
“As an independent business, using the software developed by Foodhub means we are able to keep up
experience and early experiences as a chef are what make Mark the perfect candidate for this brand-new role.”
with the biggest players in the industry, something we
This enthusiasm is one shared by Mark:
would struggle to do without access to technologies such
“Not only are Jestic Foodservice Solutions known for
as these.”
providing a tremendous range of best-in-class equipment
Overall, it is an incredibly exciting time for the industry,
solutions which are highly sought after by chefs, but they
which thrived throughout the recent lockdowns and now
are also an incredibly welcoming and supportive company
needs to sustain the appetite for food deliveries.
to work for.
Mr Mula added: “We’re incredibly excited about the
It’s brilliant to be joining a team that is as passionate
evolution that the food industry is experiencing right
about the industry as I am, and I look forward to working
now and Foodhub is pleased to be at the forefront of it.
with this team on some exciting customer projects over
We are dedicating a lot of resource to ensure that we
the next few months.”
are on the cutting edge of this technology and are in
For more information on the products supplied by Jestic
a position to help our independent partners capitalise
Foodservice Solutions, please visit www.jestic.co.uk or call
when the time is right.”
01892 831960
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