Catering Unit Manager - Hart Plain Junior School, Waterlooville - Ed Catering 619850 (E)

Shared Services Partnership; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Catering Unit Manager to lead a busy kitchen at Hart Plain Junior School. This exciting role offers the chance to manage your own catering operation, ensuring children receive nutritious meals during school hours. With a focus on quality and service, you'll work in a supportive environment that values your leadership skills. Enjoy a term-time only contract that promotes work-life balance, alongside comprehensive training and development opportunities. If you're passionate about catering and making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Uniform Provided

Full Training

Career Progression Opportunities

24 Days Annual Leave

Interest-free Travel Loans

Employee Support Services

Family-friendly Policies

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar catering environment is essential.
• Ability to work efficiently and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage on-site catering operations.
• Produce food from fresh ingredients while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Team Management

Catering Experience

Organizational Skills

Education

Catering Qualification

Job description

Job Details:

• Hourly Rate: £12.75 - £13.18 per hour
• Work Location: Hart Plain Junior School, Waterlooville
• Hours per week: 25.00 - Monday to Friday
• Contract Type: Secondment, Term Time Only
• Duration of Secondment: Until 31st December 2025
• Closing Date: 13th May 2025

Join Our Team

At Education Catering, we pride ourselves on providing children with nutritious food that promotes good health and enhances their learning. Our Catering Unit Manager works during school hours, term time.

Position Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to lead your own on-site catering operation and team. You’ll manage a busy kitchen producing food from fresh ingredients. We’re looking for a highly organized, personable leader with team management experience, able to work efficiently, motivate others, and uphold high standards of quality and service.

Requirements & Training

Experience in a similar catering environment is essential. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing professional development to support your success.

Why Work for Us?

Education Catering is a forward-thinking, solution-focused service. Our term-time contracts offer an excellent work-life balance, training opportunities, and a friendly, supportive environment. Learn more about us at Work with us | Hampshire County Council.

Benefits

• Term time only positions
• Uniform provided
• Full training and career progression opportunities
• Minimum 24 days annual leave during school holidays plus bank holidays
• Interest-free travel loans and discounts
• Employee Support Services
• Family-friendly policies
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Additional Information

This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Pre-employment health screening will be conducted via a confidential Medical Questionnaire, reviewed by our Occupational Health Department.

Contact for More Information

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Karen Brewster, District Manager, at #.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults. We promote equality and are an inclusive employer, ensuring fair treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity. We are also a Disability Confident Employer.