Catering Manager: Lead School Kitchen & Meal Service

Education Authority; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Catering Manager to manage daily kitchen operations. This role involves leading a team, ensuring food safety standards, and promoting the catering service. Applicants should have NVQ level 2 or equivalent in food preparation, experience managing a catering team, and knowledge of HACCP. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for this position, which offers an opportunity to contribute positively to children's and staff catering services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Health and safety compliance support

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in food preparation and cooking within a catering establishment.
• Experience in managing a catering team.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and staff performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation.
• Oversee food ordering, stock management, and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Effective communication

Customer service

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking

City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

A regional educational organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Catering Manager to manage daily kitchen operations. This role involves leading a team, ensuring food safety standards, and promoting the catering service. Applicants should have NVQ level 2 or equivalent in food preparation, experience managing a catering team, and knowledge of HACCP. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for this position, which offers an opportunity to contribute positively to children's and staff catering services.