Deputy Catering Manager

Smile Education; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational service provider in Kidderminster is seeking a Deputy Catering Manager to oversee a high-quality catering service for a primary school. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in food production, budget management, and staff supervision. This long-term role starts on September 2nd, with the potential to become permanent. Interested candidates should contact Jess for further information.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing special diets for pupils.
• Proven track record in quality food production and service.
• Strong background in large-scale cooking within a catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement creative ideas for the catering division.
• Manage and operate a high-quality catering service.
• Lead and develop the catering team effectively.

Skills

Creative catering ideas

Managing special diets

Quality in food production

Large-scale cooking

Budget management

Supervisory experience

Job description

Job description
Smile Education are working in partnership with a primary school based in Kidderminster, currently in need of a Deputy Catering Manager to join their lovely school. This role is to start on the 2nd of September on a long-term basis, potentially with the view of turning permanent, the hours will be 8:30am – 3pm.

The school provides 280 school lunches each day and are currently looking for somebody to manage, operate and deliver a high-quality catering service.

Duties Include:

• developing and implementing a range of creative and innovative ideas for catering division
• good working knowledge of managing special diets to ensure our pupils with dietary needs can be provided for
• motivated by a passion for quality coupled with the highest standards in food production, presentation and service
• in-depth knowledge of practical cooking in a large-scale environment
• budget management experience
• supervisory management experience and be able to lead a team, you must be capable and motivated to mentor and develop your catering team.

If you are interested and would like to discuss further, please contact Jess at Smile Education on 0121 392 6578 or [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.