Catering Administrator – school – Blandford Forum, Dorset

Holroyd Howe; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Catering Administrator in Blandford Forum. The role involves maintaining employee records, supporting payroll functions, and assisting with training organization. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English, be flexible, and have a supportive attitude. Benefits include generous time off, pension contributions, and mental health support.

Benefits

Generous time off

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Comprehensive family leave benefits

Free food and drink on shift

Mental health support

Learning and development opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Good standard of secondary education essential.
• Experience working in schools desirable.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation.
• Support payroll functions and liaise with team members.
• Assist in organising training and development.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexible working

Supportive attitude

Honesty

Independence

Can-do approach

Education

GCSE in Maths & English at Grade C/Level 4 or above

First Aider

Job description

Catering Administrator – school – Blandford Forum, Dorset

Company Description

Holroyd Howe

“At Holroyd Howe, we specialise in providing freshly prepared, nutritious food exclusively to independent schools and colleges. We pride ourselves on getting to know those we feed and becoming part of the school community. As a founder-led business, we are passionate about food, nurturing our people, and building long-lasting client relationships. Our bespoke services are crafted to match the unique culture and individual needs of our schools. The recipe for our unique catering service is simple: locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, a dash of creativity, a big pinch of training, and talented people.”

Milton Abbey School

is a private school for day and boarding pupils in Milton Abbey, near Blandford Forum in Dorset. It has 224 pupils as of September 2023, across five houses: Athelstan, Damer, Hambro, Hodgkinson, and Tregonwell. Founded in 1954, the school is co-educational.

The school features facilities including a golf course, a 15th-century dining hall, and an Abbey chapel dating back to the 10th century.

Job Description

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records proactively, diligently, and with discretion.
• Receive, scan, and distribute documentation via paper and digital formats. Update databases and spreadsheets accurately and promptly.
• Understand payroll, time, and attendance systems; support some payroll functions.
• Keep records of meetings, including notes, diary dates, and attendees.
• Liaise with managers, team members, and the health & safety team.
• Conduct daily checks of due diligence records.
• Process invoices and credit notes using our online system.
• Manage all hospitality bookings, free issues, and event bookings; record accurately on reconciliation spreadsheets.
• Perform any other duties as requested from time to time.

Learning & Development

• Assist in organising training and development for team members and managers.
• Maintain training records and update the learning management system.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have the Following Characteristics in Line with Our Values:

Togetherness

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Supportive of colleagues.

Nurture

• Keen to learn on the job.

Pride

• Honest and trustworthy.
• Ability to work independently.
• Can-do approach.

Qualifications

• Good standard of secondary education, e.g., GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Level 2 in literacy/numeracy (or equivalent) (essential).
• First Aider (desirable).
• Previous experience working in schools (desirable).

Additional Information

Employee Benefits Menu

• Generous time off
• Pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive family leave benefits
• Free food and drink on shift
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental health support
• Christmas shutdown
• Learning, development, and apprenticeship opportunities
• Access to occupational health
• Refer a friend scheme
• Long service awards
• Annual awards event

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