Deputy Catering Manager - Forest Oak School - 22.50 hours per week

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Park Central; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A local catering service in Park Central is seeking a Deputy Unit Catering Manager to work part-time (22.5 hours/week) during term time at two schools. The role involves ensuring high standards of food presentation and safety, handling kitchen duties, and meeting diverse customer needs. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality and Catering Principles and Level 2 Food Safety. This position is integral to providing quality meals in schools while promoting healthy eating standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to undertake general kitchen duties and meet individual customer needs.
• Requires an NVQ Level 2 Award in Hospitality and Catering Principles and Level 2 Food Safety.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain high standards of food presentation.
• Order, prepare, and cook food according to menu plans.
• Compile statistical documentation for administration.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Self-motivated

Flexible

Adaptable

Good communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 Award in Hospitality and Catering Principles

Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Our award winning school meals in Solihull have never tasted better and we are proud to offer pupils across the borough a great range of delicious, healthy meals, using locally sourced, high quality ingredients.

Deputy Unit Catering Manager required working 22.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only atMerstone and Forest Oak School, Windward Way, Birmingham B36 0UE. £12,781.84.

You will need to be an enthusiastic, self-motivated person able to undertake general kitchen duties.

You must be approachable and understand the diverse needs of customers. You will need to be flexible, adaptable and open to change. You must be able to respond to meet customers individual needs, using appropriate methods to communicate.

You will need to hold an NVQ Level 2 Award in Hospitality and Catering Principles along with Level 2 Food Safety.

To set and maintain a high standard of quality food presentation and service. All food being served must be at the right temperature, garnished and served in an appropriate manner. To serve meals and assist the customer in choice of dishes.

Ordering, preparation and cooking of food following the Centralised menu plan for breakfasts, lunches, buffets and promotions. Ensure the Governments Nutritional / Food based Standards are met.

Compile and submit all statistical documentation required by the central administration office, e.g. trading sheets, payroll adjustment sheets, periodic stock control sheets.

To prepare or delegate preparation of dining area for all types of catering requirements, including function catering.

If you require further information that isn't stated in the advert please contact Charlotte Kiely via e-mail, [e-mail], otherwise please apply online below.

This post will require a DBS check.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Attached documents
DUCM JDPS November 2025.pdf