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 for essential and desirable qualifications. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
You will be assessed based on the following timeline:
- Shortlisting will be carried out using essential criteria from your application form.
- Interviews will focus on additional essential skills/values and any desirable criteria.
Section 1 – Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Experience
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Hold either:
- An NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking
- City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2 qualification
- **Equivalent or higher relevant qualification or
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Have two years’ demonstrable experience in food preparation/cooking in a catering establishment.
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Supervision and Management evidence of effective supervision or management of a catering team.
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Financial Management experience in stock control, budget management, and financial controls.
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Safety and Compliance knowledge of HACCP and allergens/inclusive diet provision.
Additional Essential Criteria (Shortlisting/Interview)
- A willingness to undergo job-related training.
- Must provide proof of access to an appropriately maintained and insured vehicle for Education Authority duties OR demonstrate a viable alternative transport solution.
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Section 2 – Skills and Values Assessment (Interview)
Leadership & People Management
- Ability to motivate, manage, and develop a catering team.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including communication with teams, colleagues, parents, and management.
Organisation & Accountability
- Strong planning, organisational, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in sales initiatives and customer engagement for service improvement.
Professional Values
- Commitment to EA’s ethos (values prioritisation).
Section 3 – Desirable Criteria
Outline to assist filtering high-value candidates where needed in applications:
- IT Proficiency: MS Outlook, Excel, Word & Teams.
- Training Delivery: Experience in training staff or stakeholders.
These may be applied* meritocratically during shortlisting.*
Additional Notes
DBS Check (Enhanced) Required
Northern Ireland regulations apply mandatory DBS verification for roles “regulated activity” with children.
- Selected candidates must cover the cost of the Enhanced Disclosure at employement onset.
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General Responsibilities
Service Delivery
- Oversee kitchen operations, including menu design, portion control, food safety, and theatre-catering logistics.
- Comply with EA food safety policies, including allergen updates and temperature tracking.
- Manage suppliers, deliveries, stock control, and waste minimisation.
People Management
- Oversee team performance reviews, apprenticeships, and compliance training.
- Address complaints, grievances/problems and implement directional staff policies.
Financial Responsibilities
- Budget monitoring and cost control to adhere to targets.
- Ensure proper cash inventory and submit relevant financial records to EA procedures.
General Compliance
Obey legal frameworks (Acts, COSHH, Natasha’s Law, NHS hygiene standards) and lead by Health & Safety exemplar.
Oversight
The post outlines expectations for quality, accountability, and adaptability while acknowledging updates in needs/legislation.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Summary
The Catering Manager will effectively direct frontline operations, ensure compliance, and promote service improvements for EA’s catering program.
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