School Catering Manager / Cook

Ripple Education; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Ripple Education is recruiting a Catering Manager/Cook for a school in Cramlington and surrounding areas. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, prepare and serve nutritious meals and ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety.

You'll manage dietary requirements, stock, records and supervise catering staff while working closely with school staff to deliver a welcoming dining experience. DBS checks and safeguarding are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school kitchen or catering management role.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, health and safety and allergen management.
• Experience preparing and serving meals to agreed menus and standards.
• Confidence managing stock, storage and food rotation.
• Ability to lead and work effectively as part of a catering team.
• Commitment to safeguarding in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the school kitchen.
• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals in line with menus.
• Manage dietary requirements and allergens safely.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety.
• Organise food preparation and meal service efficiently.
• Supervise and support catering staff.
• Manage stock, ordering, storage, labelling and rotation.
• Maintain kitchen records and documentation.
• Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas are clean and safe.
• Work with school staff to provide an efficient dining service.
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

School catering experience

Leadership

Stock management

Food safety awareness

Meal planning

Organisation

Education

Food Hygiene/Food Safety qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Catering Manager looking for your next role in Cramlington and surrounding areas? Ripple Education is currently recruiting for a Catering Manager/Cook for a school. This is a specific opportunity for someone who can confidently take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy school kitchen and provide children with good-quality, nutritious meals. Ripple Education is a local education recruitment agency working with schools, nurseries and specialist settings across the North East. We believe in finding the right person, not just a person, for every setting. Children are at the heart of every decision we make.

As the school's Catering Manager, you may be responsible for:

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the school kitchen
• Preparing, cooking and serving nutritious meals in line with agreed menus
• Managing dietary requirements and allergens safely
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety
• Organising food preparation and meal service efficiently
• Supervising and supporting catering staff
• Managing stock, ordering, storage, labelling and rotation
• Maintaining appropriate kitchen records and documentation
• Ensuring kitchen equipment and working areas are clean and safely maintained
• Working closely with school staff to provide an efficient and welcoming catering service
• Following school and Ripple Education safeguarding procedures at all times

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience working in a school kitchen, catering management role or similar environment
• A relevant Food Hygiene/Food Safety qualification
• A strong understanding of food hygiene, health and safety and allergen management
• Experience preparing and serving meals to agreed menus and standards
• Confidence managing stock, storage and food rotation
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• The ability to lead and work effectively as part of a catering team
• A professional and positive approach when working around children and school staff
• A good understanding of safeguarding and your responsibilities when working in a school environment

Weekly pay and holiday pay

• A dedicated, supportive local team
• Access to training and professional development
• Opportunities for ongoing and long-term work with local schools
• Placements matched carefully to your skills, experience and availability

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Safer Recruitment Requirements

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS and relevant barred list checks
• Full employment and education history, including explanations for any gaps
• Suitable professional references
• Right to Work and identity checks
• Qualification checks, where applicable
• Safeguarding and suitability declarations

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, Ripple Education is unable to offer visa sponsorship. Our recruitment process is intentionally thorough because the safety and welfare of children will always come first.

We expect all staff to share this commitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Join Ripple and help create a positive school day for children through nutritious food, a well-run kitchen and a welcoming dining experience.