School Catering Manager / Kitchen Manager

V-Recruit; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Catering/Kitchen Manager for a secondary academy in Wakefield. This permanent position offers a salary of £27,428 to £28,825 per annum for a 37-hour week during term time. The role requires relevant NVQ qualifications, strong supervisory experience, and a passion for food and customer service, with excellent organizational skills being essential.

Benefits

12 weeks holiday per year

Sociable hours

Qualifications

• Extensive relevant experience in catering management.
• Ability to plan effectively while remaining calm under pressure.
• Driving licence is very desirable for travel to alternative sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and present food to required standards.
• Ensure that the school's reputation for excellence in food and service is upheld.
• Manage day to day running of the kitchen team.

Skills

Strong supervisory experience

Excellent organisational skills

Analytical approach to problem solving

Financially and commercially astute

Passion for food and customer service

Education

Relevant NVQ qualification or equivalent

Level 2 Maths and English qualifications at C or above

Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene or equivalent

Job description

V-Recruit are excited to be working in partnership with one of the UK’s most forward‑thinking, recognised and respected Multi‑Academy Trusts to recruit 1 x Catering/Kitchen Manager to work within their Wakefield based secondary academy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Catering/Kitchen Manager, bringing with it the perks of working within an educational environment, such as 12 weeks holiday per year, sociable hours and a rewarding but satisfying working environment.

Responsibilities

• To plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required.
• To ensure that the school's reputation for excellence in both food and service is always upheld.
• To assist in preparing the annual budget, and to achieve and maintain the food cost in accordance with the budget.
• To maintain budgetary records and ensure that all budgets are adhered to, unless exceptional circumstances arise.
• To complete all food and equipment ordering, consistently looking at ways of maximising income through effective purchasing through nominated suppliers and creative merchandising.
• To set objectives and be responsible for the day to day running of the location, including supervising the recruitment and selection process, training, monitoring development and progress of staff.
• To ensure accurate and efficient financial control.
• To ensure that all bookkeeping is completed in a timely manner, accurately and efficiently and in line with company procedures.
• To line‑manage the team of cooks, catering staff and breaktime supervisors, dealing with any issues that arise.
• To ensure the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health & Safety, Food Safety and Environmental legislation and procedures.
• To conduct Food Safety and Health & Safety Risk Assessments and ensure that all standards and procedures in relation to Hygiene and Safety are established and maintained in line with company policy.
• To establish and maintain cleaning schedules.
• To ensure that all equipment is well maintained and is in good working order, and to make recommendations for renewal and replacement where required.
• To record and report all accidents within the location, adhering to location and company procedures.

Job Specifics

• Permanent position
• Salary: £27,428 to £28,825 per annum
• 37 hours per week, term time only plus five days

Candidate Requirements

• A relevant NVQ qualification or equivalent.
• Level 2 Maths and English qualifications at C or above.
• Extensive relevant experience.
• Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene or equivalent.
• Strong supervisory experience.
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service.
• Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to plan ahead whilst staying calm under pressure.
• Demonstrate an analytical approach to problem solving, and good negotiation skills.
• Financially and commercially astute.
• Driving licence is very desirable, as some travel to alternative sites, for relief and training purposes.

To Apply

To apply for this position, or for more information, please contact V-Recruit Head Office on (phone number removed) and email your CV via email.