Catering Manager (King Edward VI School Lichfield)

King Edward VI School, Lichfield; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

King Edward VI School, Lichfield invites applications for an experienced Catering Manager to lead our school canteens and supervise Catering Assistants. The role reports to the Business Manager and requires strong communication, leadership and hands-on catering skills to deliver a compliant, cost-aware service for three lunch service areas.

The ideal candidate will be creative, IT‑savvy and capable of maintaining records, stock control, and adherence to Health & Safety, HACCP, and nutritional

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent communication and ICT/administrative skills.
• Experience in catering operations and stock control.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Understanding of nutrition standards in schools.

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 from designated suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication

Stock control

HACCP knowledge

Nutrition standards

Catering operations

Budget management

IT skills

Cooking skills

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

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.