Catering Manager

KING EDWARD VI SCHOOL; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

King Edward VI School is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead a team across three lunch service areas. The role reports to the Business Manager and requires the ability to inspire, supervise and develop Catering Assistants, with IT and administration skills essential for day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate will be creative, proactive and capable of ensuring a safe, efficient and financially sustainable service, compliant with statutory standards and school events requirements.

Qualifications

• Provide an effective, efficient and financially sustainable catering service.
• Skilled cooking and food preparation.
• Operate a system of stock control.
• Commitment to Health & Safety and Hygiene regulations.
• Experience with HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective, efficient and financially sustainable catering service.
• Lead and supervise catering staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Order and manage all food and commodities from designated suppliers.
• Maintain records for monitoring, training, cleaning and supplier details to demonstrate compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Hygiene and allergen regulations.
• Oversee delivery of a high-quality service that meets school standards.
• Coordinate catering for school events outside the canteen service.
• Manage the Cashless Catering System across canteens and generate reports.
• Review staff training needs and arrange appropriate external training.
• Understand government nutrition standards for schools.

Skills

Stock control

Health & Safety

Leadership and supervision

IT and administration

Job description

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. This 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. Duties to include:

• You must be able to 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