Catering Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dynamic Catering Manager to join their dedicated team. This role is pivotal in providing an efficient catering service within a vibrant school environment. The successful candidate will oversee kitchen operations, ensuring safety and compliance with health standards, while fostering a positive team atmosphere. If you are a natural leader with a passion for food services and education, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students and staff alike. Join a supportive organization committed to the welfare of children and enjoy a fulfilling career in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and possess a flexible approach to work.
• Reliable and punctual with excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering services ensuring compliance with health and safety.
• Work with catering assistants for efficient kitchen operations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

Adaptability

Reliability

Physical Fitness

Job description

We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands.

We are looking for a Catering Manager to join our friendly team, to provide an efficient and effective service to our school within the catering department.

The Catering Manager will be responsible for a wide range of duties and responsibilities, which include working alongside the facilities and operations manager to ensure the smooth running of the catering service within Crestwood School to the required standard/specification.

The Catering Manager will also be required to work with the catering assistants to ensure the kitchen runs safely and efficiently, whilst ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety practices of the Trust/School.

You will need to be:

1. Physically fit
2. Reliable, punctual and have excellent attendance
3. Possess a flexible and adaptable approach to working patterns and job tasks
4. Observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties
5. A team player, personable, emotionally intelligent with a sense of humour
6. A natural team leader who promotes a good work ethic

Closing Date: 9am on 1st April 2025.

Please contact Daniel Meanock at [e-mail] if you would like more information regarding the role.

We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn.

This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.