About us
History
Uniself – Sociedade de Restaurantes Públicos e Privados, S.A. is a Portuguese company specialized in the management and operation of catering and food services. Founded in 1981, Uniself is dedicated to the management of cafeterias, canteens and other food spaces, with a particular focus on collective food services environments.
Over the years, the company has consolidated itself as a strong name in the institutional food sector, offering solutions both for the public sector, such as Schools, Hospitals, Prisons and Public Companies or Public Entities and for the private market, such as IPSS’s, Nursing Homes, Day-Care Centers, Private Companies and Large Organizations.
Uniself’s objective is to provide quality food, adapted to the needs of its customers and respecting nutritional and health requirements.
Among Uniself’s main activities are the Management of Canteens, Cafeterias, Restaurants and Catering Services, with a commitment to quality and sustainability.
The company is also known for its concern for the nutrition and well-being of consumers, offering balanced menus adapted to different dietary needs.
Throughout its history, Uniself has been an example of social and corporate responsibility, guaranteeing excellence in the services it provides an approach focused on the satisfaction of its clients and customers.
Quality
Providing a complete and appropriate service to our customers goes beyond offering nutritionally balanced and safe meals. Quality and food safety are essential, but our commitment goes much further. It´s our focus and the way we work.
Our vision is for companies to be increasingly dynamic and to be supported in actions that cover various areas, such as respect for the environment, working conditions and active participation in projects that promote healthy lifestyles.
Our aim is to encourage the practice of a balanced diet, helping to raise awareness not only among our customers, but among society as a whole, helping to ‘Promote Health through Food’.
Certifications
The main objectives of our Integrated Management System are to define the methods and responsibilities of the main processes, to ensure the continuous involvement of all employees, to guarantee customer satisfaction and to constantly improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the processes.
Uniself has adopted a Quality Management System based on the NP EN ISO 9001 standard for the “Provision of Public and Private Catering Services”, which applies to both the Head Office, Factory and the Operational Units.
In addition, the company has implemented an Integrated Management System at its Head Office and Factory for the ‘Production and Distribution of Pasteurised and Deep-Frozen Meals’, which includes the following standards, NP EN ISO 9001 (Quality), NP EN ISO 22000 (Food Safety), NP EN ISO 14001 (Environment) and NP ISO 45001 (Health and Safety at Work).
HEAD OFFICE, FACTORY
AND UNITS
Head Office and Factory
Environment and Safety
Environmental concerns and the promotion of safety in the workplace are key factors that cannot be separated from the rest of the company’s activities. Only by exploiting synergies in all areas can we achieve positive and sustainable results.
When defining the construction project for the head office and factory facilities, the use of energy recovery equipment was considered, such as an ice bank that accumulates energy during the night, when it is cheaper and less consumed, to be used during the day in the working process.
In the case of water, closed-loop systems are used in all equipment where possible, encouraging the reuse and non-waste of this increasingly scarce natural resource.
Also, in the context of environmental concerns, decarbonization measures have included the installation of more than 1260 solar panels with an estimated energy production of more than 1,130MW/Y – Megawatts per Year.
In terms of vehicle fleet, we are in the process of converting to an increasingly electric fleet, already reaching 60 Electric Vehicles, thus contributing to the mitigation of climate change and promoting the reduction of carbon emissions.
Correct waste management, in which waste is sorted and sent for recycling, are some of the procedures established to promote and contribute to a healthier environment and respect for environmental policies.
With regard to safety in the workplace, nothing has been left to chance. The administrative floor with spacious offices, well-lit with natural light and appropriate furniture, are some of the features of this building that make it possible to provide the right conditions in terms of hygiene and safety at work. In the manufacturing area, all the infrastructures and equipment allow for comfort and the correct performance of activities, minimising any risk associated with the job as much as possible.
Team
Our team is made up of highly qualified professionals with a vision aligned with our company’s values and objectives.
We are committed to delivering the best results and guaranteeing the satisfaction of our clients and partners.
If you want to be part of our team, submit your application by filling out our recruitment form.
Our values
Ethics and Professionalism • Respect for the Law and Human Rights • Collective rights • Honesty and Integrity • Corporate Social Responsibility • Promoting health through food • Buying responsibly and supporting the surrounding communities • Environmental management and protection • Protection and responsible use of information • Confidentiality of Personal Data • Being an employer of reference • Prevention of labour risks • Equal opportunities, inclusion, diversity and non-discrimination • Combating corruption and bribery • Conflicts of interest and sensitive situations
Uniself in numbers
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Canteens
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Meals per day
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Logistics of raw materials handled
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In Portugal we operate in:
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Counties
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Civil Parishes
Uniself’s Management Team is organised as follows:
