Catering Manager

The Wigmore; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable school in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Kitchen Manager to oversee its catering operations. The role involves leading a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring compliance with food safety legislation, and managing the catering budget. Candidates should hold relevant catering qualifications, have strong cooking skills, and demonstrate the ability to work under pressure. The position requires a commitment to providing high-quality service while fostering a positive environment for students.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent is required.
• CIEH Level 3 in Food Safety in Catering is mandatory.
• A valid Health and Hygiene Certificate must be held.
• First Aid Certificate is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's catering operations.
• Ensure efficient running and cost effectiveness of catering service.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
• Manage catering budget and creative menu development.

Skills

Good cooking skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to use food analysis package

Understanding of nutritional standards

Ability to develop and motivate others

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent

CIEH Level 3 in Food Safety

Health and Hygiene Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and efficient individual for 37 hours per week term time plus 3 weeks (plus overtime for ad hoc events) to join our friendly kitchen team. The role requires you to lead and be responsible for the delivery and management of the school's catering operations whilst ensuring the service is provided according to current legislation and of an excellent quality. You will be responsible for the catering budget, creative menus, excellent nutritional standards, ordering of supplies and stock control. You will lead and manage the kitchen team to ensure the most efficient running and cost effectiveness of the catering service, and to maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness complying with food safety legislation.

Safeguarding: Wigmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate must receive a satisfactory enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.

Responsibilities

• Delivery and management of the school's catering operations in accordance with current legislation and quality standards.
• Lead and manage the kitchen team to ensure efficient running and cost effectiveness of the catering service.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in line with food safety legislation.
• Responsible for the catering budget, creative menus, nutritional standards, ordering of supplies and stock control.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent (AF, I)
• CIEH Level 3 in Food Safety in Catering or equivalent (AF, I)
• Health and Hygiene Certificate (AF, I)
• First Aid Certificate (AF, I)

Experience

• Monitoring budgets (AF, I)
• Previous experience in a commercial food service (AF, I)
• Previous experience in a supervisory / leadership role (AF, I)
• Menu compilation (AF, I)
• Delivery of a first class catering service (AF, I)

Abilities and Skills

• Good cooking skills (AF, I)
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high quality healthy food (AF, I)
• Ability to use a food analysis package such as Crisp when menu planning (AF, I)
• Understanding of nutritional standards and healthy eating in schools (AF, I)
• Ability to develop, train and motivate others to provide first class customer service, maximising their skills (AF, I)

Personal Attributes

• Resilient (I, R)
• Reliable (I, R)
• Committed (I, R)
• Honest (I, R)
• Trustworthy (I, R)
• Dedicated (I, R)
• Patient (I, R)
• Loyal (I, R)
• Good sense of humour (I, R)
• High expectations of self and others (I, R)

Other Factors

• Commitment to working with young people (I)
• Willingness to work in support of the inclusive ethos of the school (I)
• Willingness and ability to attend training days that are over and above the contractual employment, which will be paid (I)
• Good attendance record (R)
• Outstanding references (R)
• A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils (I, R)
• A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (I, R)
• A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team (I, R)
• A commitment to continuous professional development (I, R)
• A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner (I, R)
• Police clearance (DBS check) (I)