Catering Manager

Job Overview

We are looking to appoint an experienced, self-motivated and committed Catering Manager with strong communication skills to join our friendly, experienced team. You would report to the Business Manager, but would also need to be able to inspire, supervise and develop a team of Catering Assistants.

This role will ensure a smooth and efficient service across 3 lunch service areas. Our ideal candidate is someone who is creative and able to use initiative, your skills in working with colleagues and young people are as important as previous catering experience. IT and administrative skills are essential.

Working Hours

• 6:30am – 14:30pm term-time
• Occasional out of hours for school events preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Provide an effective, efficient, and financially sustainable catering service
• Skilled cooking and preparation
• Operate a system of stock control
• Keep organized records of monitoring, training, cleaning, supplier details to demonstrate compliance and effectiveness
• Order all food and other commodities required from designated suppliers
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the service, with particular regard to Health & Safety and Hygiene Regulations and control of food allergens
• Be responsible for delivering a good quality service that meets the required standards and the needs of the school
• Lead and provide catering for school events external to the canteen service
• Manage the Cashless Catering System across the canteens including reporting system
• Review staff training needs and arrange appropriate training with our external Catering Consultant company
• Have a sound knowledge and understanding of Government legislation on nutritional standards in schools
• Be fully conversant with HACCP