Catering Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Leominster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school catering service in Leominster seeks a motivated Kitchen Manager to oversee its operations. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage the catering budget, and ensure high standards of nutritional quality and compliance with food safety legislation. The role involves creative menu development and stock control while promoting an inclusive school ethos. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and experience in food service, alongside a commitment to safeguarding and supporting students.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Friendly and supportive environment

Commitment to wellbeing

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a commercial food service environment.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role is essential.
• Understanding of nutritional standards for schools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and manage the catering budget.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation.
• Deliver high-quality nutritious food to students.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Creative menu development

Team leadership

Customer service orientation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent

CIEH Level 3 in Food Safety in Catering or equivalent

Health and Hygiene Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for 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.Evidence Key: ESSENTIAL 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
• Previous experience in a commercial food service (AF, I)
• Previous experience in a supervisory / leadership role (AF, I)
• Delivery of a first class catering service (AF, I) Abilities and Skills
• Ability to work under pressure and delivery of 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 a first class customer service, maximising their skills. (AF, I) Personal Attributes
• Resilient (I, R)
• Reliable (I, R)
• Trustworthy (I, R)
• Dedicated (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)
• 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) Evidence Key: (AF)
• Application Form (I)
• Interview (R)
• References What the school offers its staff An opportunity to work in a school in beautiful rural Herefordshire close to the Welsh borders.

An opportunity to work in a popular, successful and well-regarded oversubscribed school.

A school with outstanding commitment to staff development and wellbeing A well-resourced department A friendly, supportive environment where every individual is valued.

An absolute focus on high-quality teaching and learning An extensive range of extracurricular activities (sports, trips, clubs) in addition to academic learning A small school with a ‘family’ feel Commitment to 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.

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