Catering Manager

The Supply Register; Holsworthy; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The Supply Register are seeking an experienced Catering Manager to provide temporary cover at a school in Holsworthy. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen and ensure staff and students receive a nutritious, high-quality service.

This interim role is part-time with immediate start, offering potential for temp-to-perm. Driving licence is required and the role emphasizes food hygiene, safety and compliance, with support from The Supply Register throughout placement.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering management, preferably in schools or education settings.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Ability to plan menus and manage a catering team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
• Prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality food.
• Manage and support the catering team.
• Plan menus with culinary flair and oversee themed days or events.
• Promote a positive food culture and ensure hygiene and compliance.

Skills

Catering management

Team leadership

Food hygiene

Time management

Communication

Creativity in menu planning

Proactive approach

Job description

Catering Manager - Temporary Cover

Location: Holsworthy, Devon

Contract: Temporary / Interim Cover

Working Pattern: Part Time

Salary: £27,761 - £30,654 per annum (Actual), NJC Grade E

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Driving Licence: Required

The Supply Register are recruiting for an experienced Catering Manager to provide temporary cover within a school in Holsworthy.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced catering professional who is available to start immediately and can take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy school kitchen.

The school is currently recruiting for a permanent Catering Manager, so this role is initially offered on a temporary/interim basis to provide cover while the permanent recruitment process takes place.

There may also be potential for the temporary position to develop into a permanent opportunity for the right candidate, should this be of interest.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the effective day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring students and staff receive a nutritious, high-quality catering service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
• Preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality food.
• Managing and supporting the catering team.
• Planning menus and bringing creativity and culinary flair to the catering offer.
• Supporting themed days, events and activities.
• Promoting a positive food culture within the school.
• Ensuring high standards of food hygiene, health and safety and compliance.
• Managing stock, supplies and kitchen resources.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Trust.
• Ensuring Trust policies and procedures are followed.

About You

We are looking for someone who is experienced, reliable and confident leading a catering operation and who can step into the role and make an immediate impact.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous catering, kitchen management or supervisory experience.
• Experience leading or managing a catering team.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety and compliance.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• A creative approach to food and menu planning.
• Strong communication skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach.
• A commitment to providing nutritious, high-quality food.
• Previous experience working within a school or education setting would be advantageous, but is not essential for candidates with strong relevant catering experience.

Why apply?

• Immediate temporary opportunity
• 40 weeks per year
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work within an established school catering team
• Potential for temp-to-perm for the right candidate
• Support from The Supply Register throughout your placement
• Safeguarding & Compliance

The school and Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and must have the right to work in the UK.

As part of the safer recruitment process, relevant checks may include:

• Enhanced DBS
• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children
• Childcare disqualification checks, where applicable
• Online and social media checks
• Medical checks, where applicable
• Prohibition from teaching checks, where applicable

Applicants must declare any relevant unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

The recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Important Information

• Temporary/interim position available immediately.
• The school is recruiting permanently, so the temporary assignment will provide interim cover.
• Potential temp-to-perm opportunity may be available for the right candidate.
• Part-time
• Driving licence required.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.