Education Authority (Northern Ireland)
Mobile Catering Manager - 3 posts
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Mobile Catering Manager - 3 posts
Catering Manager
Notes to Job Applicants
You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how, and to what extent, you meet the required criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
You should clearly demonstrate compliance for both essential and desirable criteria by the application deadline (where specified).
Assessment Stages:
- Shortlisting: Application form evaluation (essential criteria)
- Interview: Exploration of skills, abilities, and values alignment
Section 1: Essential Criteria for Shortlisting
Qualification & Experience Requirements
Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking or
- City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2 or equivalent or higher or
- Two years demonstrable experience in food prep/cooking within a catering establishment
Experience:
- Evidence of effective supervision/management of a catering team
- Demonstrable experience in stock control, budget management, and financial controls
Knowledge Requirements
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
- Provision of special diets (including allergens and ethnic needs)
Additional Mandatory Factors
- Willingness to undertake job-related training Transport Requirement: Applicants must provide proof of access to a suitable maintained and insured vehicle (for Education Authority business) or confirm alternative transport arrangements satisfy post mobility needs.
Section 2: Essential Additional Criteria (Interview Assessment)
Skills/Abilities
- Leadership & People Management: Motivate, direct teams, fostering high-quality service
- Interpersonal Skills: Communicate effectively across teams, management, parents, staff
- Planning & Organisation: Manage deadlines independently under pressure
- Sales Competencies: Drive engagement with catering services (events, promotions)
- Customer Service Excellence: Harness creativity to improve quality & engagement
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Values Alignment
- Demonstrate alignment with Education Authority’s ethos and values. Further details here.
Section 3: Desirable Criteria (Shortlisting Application)
Experience & Competencies
- IT skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams
- Training Delivery: Experience developing, delivering training
Disclosure Statement
Regulated Activity: Post involves interaction with children/young people. Enhanced Disclosure Certificate required upon shortlisting. Applicants must cover costs.
JOB TITLE: Catering Manager
Reports to: Regional Operations Manager
Responsible for: Catering Team Members
JOB PURPOSE
Oversee daily kitchen operations through leadership, innovation, and teamwork, ensuring high-quality catering service for students, staff, and stakeholders.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Service Delivery
- Execute menu planning, portion control, food safety compliance (HACCP, COSHH), and special dietary management (IDDSI). Serve theme days/functions as required.
- Organise and supervise food preparation, delivery/transportation to dining centres.
- Champion adherence to EA’s food safety and allergens policy, monitoring temperatures and documenting records [Natasha’s Law compliance].
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Key Actions:
- Coordinate monthly stock-takes, manage deliveries
- Ensure kitchen equipment maintains safety standards; report defects
- Pest control/food safety incidents: Report occurrences (e.g., fire, waste, pests)
- Liaise with schools, parents, and administration to enhance service marketing and resolve complaints
- Develop customer engagement strategies (e.g., parent pala boxes, community events)
- Admin: Manage risk assessments (including fire risk) and keep updated Allergen Matrix
People Management
- Lead staff by delegating roles, managing work schedules, ensuring team compliance with EA policies (e.g., disciplinary, performance appraisals).
- Administer induction, training (annual refreshers), and performance reviews
- Collaborate with recruitment teams and HR for disciplinary/grievance process support.
Financial
- Oversee financial controls: Monthly budgeting reviews, cost recordings
- Handle clerical (ordering, inventory, accident reporting) and cash flow processes per EA guidelines
General Responsibilities
- Adhere to legislation (e.g., Food Safety Act), legal codes of practice, and duty of care.
- Maintain personal hygiene, EA uniforms, and positive customer interaction.
Flexibility Statement
Job description is dynamic and subject to revision based on operational needs, reflecting EA’s commitment to adaptability.
Equality & Diversity Policy
Position embodies Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act, 1998, upholding equal opportunities, dignity, promoting good relations.
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