School Catering Manager: Lead Kitchen & Team Excellence

Education Authority; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public educational institution in Northern Ireland seeks a Catering Manager responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and managing the catering team. The ideal candidate has NVQ level 2 in food preparation, strong leadership skills, and experience in food safety compliance. This role involves ensuring quality service delivery and effective team management, contributing to the catering service for children and staff.

Benefits

Training and professional development

Public sector benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Hold NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in food preparation and cooking within a catering establishment.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and oversee catering team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and allergen requirements.
• Document and manage kitchen financial performance and ordering.

Skills

Leadership skills

Cooking skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Team management

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking

Tools

HACCP knowledge

IT skills including MS Outlook, Excel

Job description

A public educational institution in Northern Ireland seeks a Catering Manager responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and managing the catering team. The ideal candidate has NVQ level 2 in food preparation, strong leadership skills, and experience in food safety compliance. This role involves ensuring quality service delivery and effective team management, contributing to the catering service for children and staff.