School Catering Deputy Manager

Pertemps; Swindon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent catering firm is seeking a dedicated School Catering Deputy Manager in Swindon to oversee meal preparation and team leadership. The role consists of ensuring high standards of food hygiene and safety, as well as supervising and supporting staff in a school environment. This opportunity is perfect for someone passionate about food and nurturing young minds through nutritious meals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering or kitchen environment, preferred in a school setting.
• Confident in leading and supporting a team.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support daily meal preparation, cooking, and service.
• Supervise catering staff for smooth operations.
• Ensure high food quality and portion control.

Skills

Team leadership

Food hygiene

Meal preparation

Supervision

Cooking

Education

Level 2 Food and hygiene

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

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Job Title: School Catering Deputy Manager (Enhanced DBS essential)
Location:SN2
Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Monday to Friday)
Pay: £13.32 per hour

Are you passionate about food, team leadership, and working in a school environment? We are looking for a dedicated School Catering Deputy Managerto join our client helping provide nutritious and delicious meals to over 150 students every day.

Key Responsibilities:

Support daily meal preparation, cooking, and service

Supervise catering staff to ensure smooth and efficient operations

Ensure portion control and high food quality standards

Operate and maintain kitchen equipment, including the dishwasher

Manage food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety at all times

Assist in placing food and stock orders

Carry out general cleaning and kitchen duties

Be confident to step up and manage the kitchen in the absence of the manager

Equally comfortable to step back into a support role when the manager is present

What We’re Looking For:

Experience working in a catering or kitchen environment (school setting preferred but not essential)

Comfortable preparing and serving large volumes of meals

Confident in leading a team but flexible and collaborative in nature

A good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards

Hardworking, reliable, and ready to work as part of a close-knit team

Holds Enhanced DBS child and work force

Holds Level 2 Food and hygiene

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply today or get in touch for more information on 01793615021 and ask for Snix.