CATERING MANAGER - YSGOL GYFUN GYMRAEG PLASMAWR

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council is seeking an experienced catering supervisor to lead a school catering service. You will oversee food production, menu planning, ordering, presentation and service to pupils and staff, ensuring a high standard of customer care.

You will also manage daily operations, supervise staff, allocate duties, plan rotas and provide training, in line with council policies and food hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial and budgeting skills.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and hazard analysis.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the food production including menu planning, food ordering, presentation and service.
• Organise and supervise day-to-day food service and promote the service to pupils and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Food Hygiene

Organisation

Job description

Responsible for managing all aspects of the catering business and service activities in the catering facility

About the job

To manage the food production including, menu planning, food ordering, food presentation and service. The day to day organisation and supervision of food service and promotion of the service to pupils and school personnel.

To ensure policies, protocols and procedures determined by Cardiff Catering, Cardiff Council and legislation are adhered to.

Supervision of other employees, including allocation of duties, work rotas and training.

What We Are Looking For From You

• Strong leadership and motivational skills including the ability to build strong relationships with customers and staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Financial and budgeting skills
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and hazard analysis
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Additional information

This role is part‑time at 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The advertised salary is based on a full-time role (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). The actual salary will be lower than the advertised salary because of the part‑time hours and weeks worked.

Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Child Workforce Barred List check.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well‑being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

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Job Category Catering / Cleaning / Caretaking

Department Education & Lifelong Learning

Working Pattern/Contract Type Part Time Permanent (Term Time)