Catering Manager

Meacentral; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Catering Manager, where you will be at the heart of delivering exceptional catering services in a school environment. This role involves managing a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and providing excellent customer service to students and staff. With a focus on nutritious meals and a commitment to safeguarding, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the learning environment. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values professional development and offers a range of benefits to enhance your career.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in catering management within an educational setting.
• Strong financial administration skills and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage the catering service ensuring quality and compliance with regulations.
• Oversee team management, training, and development.

Skills

Catering Management

Financial Administration

Customer Service

Team Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Catering or Hospitality Qualification

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Manager to join our fantastic team at MEA Central.

This is a Grade 5, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £24,223 and the full time equivalent is £24,404.

We’re looking for:

We are seeking a Catering Manager to be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient operation of all aspects of the catering service in a high school setting, including management of the team, cash reconciliation and the completion of all financial returns. You will report to the Head of Catering and manage catering staff within the school. You will work closely with school leadership colleagues and catering colleagues across the Trust as well as external contractors.

Main purpose of the job:

The ideal candidate will be able to deliver an outstanding catering service to our schools, supporting the Trust in its teaching and wider operations by ensuring students and staff are provided with excellent customer service and high quality, nutritious meals to support a healthy learning environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage a quality, cost effective catering service in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs) or contracts and legislative requirements
• Adhere to pre-planned menus to ensure compliance with legislative client requirements and customer needs
• Carry out efficient financial administration, following Prospere Trust financial regulations
• Manage a team and be responsible for human resources including training and development, managing attendance and completing payroll returns
• Provide a customer focused service, which is courteous and responsive and meets the school’s needs at all times
• Manage the team in promoting equal opportunities in the workplace and delivering services, which are accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of service users
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, food hygiene and COSSH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations at all times

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aidin every school
• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or [e-mail].