GORSE - Catering Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of local government pension

Job summary

Richmond Hill Academy in the GORSE trust is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the in-house catering service for students, staff and visitors. You will run daily kitchen and dining operations, ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service, and supervise a small team while monitoring stock and budgets.

This term-time role also focuses on healthy eating, compliance with HACCP and food safety rules, and collaboration with the Trust Catering Manager.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety or Food Hygiene Certificate, or willingness to achieve Level 3 if not held.
• Experience working in a busy catering or kitchen environment.
• Experience of stock control, ordering and budget monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the academy kitchen and dining facilities.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, food safety and customer service.
• Lead and support the catering team.
• Manage food production and service.
• Monitor budgets and stock.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and trust policies.
• Work closely with the Trust Catering Manager.
• Promote healthy eating.
• Help students enjoy safe, nutritious and appealing meals each day.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

Stock management

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Flexible approach

Education

Level 2 Food Safety or Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Catering Manager at Richmond Hill Academy, one of the GORSE academies, leading the in-house catering service for students, staff and visitors. The work covers daily kitchen and dining operations, food hygiene and safety, supervising a small catering team, and monitoring stock and budgets. The post is term-time only, plus one working week, in a school setting with a focus on healthy eating. Level 2 food safety certification is needed, and sponsorship is not offered for this role.

What the job involves

• Oversee the daily operation of the academy kitchen and dining facilities
• Ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, food safety and customer service
• Lead and support the catering team
• Manage food production and service
• Monitor budgets and stock
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and trust policies
• Work closely with the Trust Catering Manager
• Promote healthy eating
• Help students enjoy safe, nutritious and appealing meals each day

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety or Food Hygiene Certificate, or willingness to achieve Level 3 if not held

Experience

• Experience working in a busy catering or kitchen environment
• Experience managing food preparation and service
• Experience of stock control, ordering and budget monitoring

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene standards and HACCP principles
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Leading, motivating and developing a small team
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to the highest standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness
• Positive, reliable and flexible approach to work

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Experience within a school or education setting

What's offered

• Membership of a local government pension scheme
• Continued investment in professional development and training throughout your career in the trust
• Employee Assistance Programme with confidential advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• £2k cycle to work scheme