School Catering Manager: Lead Kitchen & Menus

Eani; Bessbrook; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Eani is seeking a dedicated Catering Manager to oversee the daily operation of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety and service for children, young people and staff. You will lead the catering team, manage menus, dietary requirements, stock control and training, while driving service improvements.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting and regulatory knowledge, with emphasis on collaboration with school partners and parents to promote healthy meal options and

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking or equivalent, or 2 years’ catering experience.
• Evidence of effective supervision or management of a catering team.
• Demonstrable stock control, budget management and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the kitchen and catering service.
• Oversee food service, stock, deliveries and wastage to ensure safety and quality.
• Ensure HACCP standards and allergen requirements are complied with.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Planning & organising

Customer service

Education

NVQ level 2 in food prep/cooking or City & Guilds 706-1/706-2

Experience supervising catering team

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Eani is seeking a dedicated Catering Manager to oversee the daily operation of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety and service for children, young people and staff. You will lead the catering team, manage menus, dietary requirements, stock control and training, while driving service improvements.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting and regulatory knowledge, with emphasis on collaboration with school partners and parents to promote healthy meal options and