Assistant Catering Manager

Little London Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Little London Academy is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and dedicated Assistant Catering Manager to support the delivery of our in-house catering service. You will help provide a high-quality, nutritious and welcoming dining experience for students, staff and visitors.

Working with the Catering Manager, you will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, food production, stock control, ordering and hygiene compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a busy catering or kitchen environment.
• Experience preparing and serving food to a high standard.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene standards and HACCP principles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience of stock control, ordering and monitoring food supplies.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Level 2 Food Safety or Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to achieve).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of the academy kitchen and dining facilities.
• Assist with food production, service and portion control.
• Maintain hygiene, food safety compliance and allergen management.
• Supervise catering staff and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Depute for the Catering Manager when required and ensure smooth running.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Allergen management

Food hygiene

HACCP principles

Education

Level 2 Food Safety or Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We are seeking anenthusiastic, organised and dedicated Assistant Catering Manager tosupport the delivery of our in-house catering service at Little LondonAcademy. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing ahigh-quality, nutritious and welcoming dining experience for our students,staff and visitors.

As Assistant Catering Manager,you will work closely with the Catering Manager to support the day-to-dayoperation of the academy kitchen and dining facilities, helping to ensureexcellent standards of food quality, hygiene, food safety and customer service.You will assist with food production and service, stock control, ordering, foodsafety compliance and the supervision of catering staff, whilst maintaining apositive and efficient working environment.

Working as part of a dedicatedcatering team, you will help deliver a high-quality food offer, promote healthyeating and contribute to creating an enjoyable dining experience for all. Thesuccessful candidate will also deputise for the Catering Manager when requiredand support the smooth running of the catering operation.

This role would suit anexperienced catering professional with strong organisational skills, aproactive approach and a passion for delivering an outstanding catering servicewithin an educational setting.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working within a busy catering or kitchen environment.
• Experience preparing and serving food to a consistently high standard.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene standards and HACCPprinciples.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to support, motivate and work effectively with a cateringteam.
• Experience of stock control, ordering and monitoring food supplies.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene,safety and cleanliness.
• Experience of allergen management and food safety record keeping.
• A positive, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Level 2 Food Safety or Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness toachieve this qualification).
• Experience within a school or education setting is desirable.