Catering Unit Manager Bedenham Primary School, Gosport - Ed Catering 620588 (W)

Shared Services Partnership; Gosport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking catering service as a Catering Unit Manager, where you will lead a team in providing nutritious meals for children. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage your own kitchen in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and professional development. Enjoy term-time only hours, a generous leave package, and access to employee support services. If you have a passion for catering and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young people while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Term-time only positions

Uniform

Full training and opportunities to progress

Minimum of 24 days annual leave

Interest-free travel loans and discounts

Employee Support Services

Family-friendly policies

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar catering environment is essential.
• Ability to manage a team and maintain high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Run a busy kitchen producing food from fresh ingredients.
• Motivate the team to follow high standards and provide exceptional service.

Skills

Team Management

Catering Experience

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

Catering Qualification

Job description

Job Details:

Hourly Rate: £12.75 - £13.18 per hour

Work Location: Bedenham Primary School, Gosport

Hours per week: 23.75 - Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Closing Date: 15th May 2025

Working weekends and unsociable hours? Want a better work-life balance?

Come and join our team!

At Education Catering, we pride ourselves on providing children with nutritious food that promotes good health and helps them get the most out of their time in the classroom. Our Catering Unit Managers work term time, during school hours.

This is an exciting opportunity to take charge of your own on-site catering operation and team as a Catering Unit Manager. You’ll run a busy kitchen producing food from fresh ingredients for your customers. A highly organised, personable, natural leader, you’ll have experience managing a team, work at pace, and motivate the team to follow high standards and provide exceptional service.

Experience in a similar catering environment is essential; however, we’ll provide all necessary training and ongoing professional development.

Why work for us?

Education Catering is a forward-thinking, solution-focused catering service. With our term-time contracts, we offer an excellent work-life balance, a commitment to training and development, and a friendly, supportive environment. To find out more, visit our Work with us | Hampshire County Council.

You will also benefit from a healthy benefits package including:

• Term-time only positions
• Uniform
• Full training and opportunities to progress
• A minimum of 24 days annual leave during school holidays, plus bank holidays
• Interest-free travel loans and discounts
• Employee Support Services
• Family-friendly policies
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Additional Information:

Catering Unit Manager - Job Summary and Person Specification

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received. Early application is advised.

Vetting Requirements:

This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Pre-employment includes a confidential Post Offer Medical Questionnaire, screened by our Occupational Health Department to ensure fitness for the role.

Contact for Informal Discussion:

For more information or to discuss the role, contact Tracey Reddington-Gauld, District Manager, at [phone number].

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices reflect this, ensuring an inclusive and accessible process. We are a Disability Confident Employer.