Job Description
Summary:
Catering Manager needed for a dynamic school setting. Lead a quality, efficient catering service.
About the School:
A school dedicated to empowering students with a challenging curriculum and a strong focus on citizenship, achievement, and participation. It fosters a supportive environment where every student can thrive.
The Opportunity:
As a Catering Manager, you will lead the delivery of a high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused catering service. You will ensure that meals are nutritious, meet health regulations, and support a positive learning environment. This role is central to maintaining the school’s commitment to excellence in all aspects of student life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a quality, cost-effective catering service in line with service level agreements, health regulations, and Trust policies.
- Ensure pre-planned menus meet nutritional standards and customer expectations.
- Manage financial tasks, including cash reconciliation, ordering, and completing returns according to Trust procedures.
- Line-manage the catering team, providing training, performance management, and payroll support.
- Deliver a courteous, responsive, and inclusive catering service to students, staff, and visitors.
- Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, COSHH, and health and safety regulations.
- Contribute to service improvements by trialing new menu ideas and gathering feedback.
- Support the Trust’s values and safeguarding responsibilities.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Catering qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking (or working towards it), plus a Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Experience managing a high-volume catering service with a focus on quality, service, and detail.
- Strong people management skills and the ability to lead and develop a diverse team.
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills for accurate administration and record-keeping.
- Knowledge of food safety, health and safety, and allergen regulations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to converse confidently in spoken English.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and professional development.
Preferred
- Experience working within a school or educational setting.
- Experience with budget management and financial reporting.
- Experience in implementing service improvements and new initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and full-time equivalent salary.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.