Catering Manager

KING EDWARD VI SCHOOL; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Lichfield is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee lunch services and manage a team of Catering Assistants. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in catering, and the ability to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Working hours are term-time, focusing on providing a smooth and efficient service across multiple dining areas.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering and managing a team.
• Strong IT skills for managing the cashless catering system.
• Effective organizational skills for stock control and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective catering service across multiple areas.
• Operate stock control and maintain organized records.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to inspire and supervise a team

IT and administrative skills

Experience in catering

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint an experienced, self-motivated and committed Catering Manager with strong communication skills to join our friendly, experienced team. You would report to the Business Manager, but would also need to be able to inspire, supervise and develop a team of Catering Assistants. The role will ensure a smooth and efficient service across 3 lunch service areas. Our ideal candidate is someone who is creative and able to use initiative, your skills in working with colleagues and young people are as important as previous catering experience. IT and administrative skills are essential. Working hours are 6:30am - 14:30pm term-time and it would also be preferred if occasional out of hours could be worked for school events.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective, efficient and financially sustainable catering service
• Skilled cooking and preparation
• Operate a system of stock control
• Keep organised records of monitoring, training, cleaning, supplier details to demonstrate compliance and effectiveness
• Ordering of all food and other commodities required from designated suppliers
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the service, with particular regard to Health & Safety and Hygiene Regulations and control of food allergens
• Be responsible for delivering a good quality service that meets the required standards and the needs of the school
• Lead and provide catering for school events external to the canteen service
• Manage the Cashless Catering System across the canteens including reporting system
• Review staff training needs and arrange appropriate training with our external Catering Consultant company
• Have a sound knowledge and understanding of Government legislation on nutritional standards in schools
• Be fully conversant with HACCP

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to inspire, supervise and develop a team
• IT and administrative skills
• Experience in catering and ability to work across multiple lunch service areas