Mandy Polland, Catering Officer
Mandy Polland has been with Apex for over 14 years, starting as a housekeeper, then a cook at The House in The Wells, and now works as Catering Officer in our Derry~Londonderry office. We sat down with Mandy to chat about her role, what Apex is like as an employer and how she spends her free time outside of work.
Name: Amanda (Mandy) Polland
Job role: Catering Officer
Describe what your job involves.
I manage the catering operations across all Apex schemes, ensuring compliance with food safety standards. My role focuses on delivering high-quality meals that meet nutritional needs and enhance resident satisfaction.
What do you like most about your job?
I love going out to visit different schemes and building strong relationships with staff and residents. I enjoy supporting teams to improve catering standards, solving challenges on-site, and ensuring everyone receives high-quality, nutritious meals. I want to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Describe Apex in three words.
Progressive. Accepting. Innovative.
What advice would you give someone starting out in your career area?
Be a strong communicator, be clear about what you expect from your team, and always keep food safety and resident wellbeing as top priorities. Most importantly, let your passion for food shine through in everything you do.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to travel and socialise with my family and friends.
What did you want to be when growing up?
A nurse.
What is the first concert you attended?
Rihanna.
What is your favourite film?
Death becomes her.
Favourite motto or personal mantra?
What’s meant for you won’t pass you by.
A career at Apex
Start your new career at Apex Housing Association and help us lead the way in building sustainable communities through the delivery of quality, affordable homes including tailored support and care services.
