Mobile School Catering Manager: Lead Kitchen & Service

Education Authority Northern Ireland; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee the efficient day-to-day management of the kitchen. Responsibilities include supervising a catering team, executing cooking activities, and monitoring financial performance. The ideal candidate should hold relevant qualifications in food preparation, show demonstrable experience in management and stock control, and possess good IT skills. This role offers an opportunity to impact the quality of catering services for children and staff.

Qualifications

• Evidence of effective supervision or management of a catering team.
• Demonstrable experience in stock control and budget management.
• Willingness to undertake job-related training.

Responsibilities

• Execute skilled cooking and innovation connected to menu provisions.
• Organise and supervise all aspects of food service.
• Monitor financial performance and assist in financial procedures.

Skills

Food preparation and cooking

Supervision or management of a catering team

Stock control

Budget management

Knowledge of HACCP

Knowledge of special diets

IT skills (MS Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)

Delivering training

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking

City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2

Job description

A regional education authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee the efficient day-to-day management of the kitchen. Responsibilities include supervising a catering team, executing cooking activities, and monitoring financial performance. The ideal candidate should hold relevant qualifications in food preparation, show demonstrable experience in management and stock control, and possess good IT skills. This role offers an opportunity to impact the quality of catering services for children and staff.