Deputy Catering Manager - Multi-Site Leadership

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Euxton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavour Learning Trust is seeking a Deputy Catering Manager to support the delivery of excellent catering across our family of schools. You will help maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, customer service, and operational performance, working with school catering teams and deputising for the Catering Manager.

The role is full-time and term-time plus three weeks, 37 hours per week, with travel between sites and mileage reimbursed; some home working available.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in catering or food service.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Holds a Food Safety/Hygiene qualification.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Committed to delivering high-quality customer service.
• Good understanding of food safety legislation and best practice.
• Can work flexibly across multiple school sites.
• Supports wellbeing and success of every child.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of catering services across the Trust.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff.
• Deputise for the Trust Catering Manager when required.
• Based at ELT Head Office with frequent travel between Trust schools.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Education

Food Safety/Hygiene qualification

Job description

Endeavour Learning Trust is seeking a Deputy Catering Manager to support the delivery of excellent catering across our family of schools. You will help maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, customer service, and operational performance, working with school catering teams and deputising for the Catering Manager.

The role is full-time and term-time plus three weeks, 37 hours per week, with travel between sites and mileage reimbursed; some home working available.