School Catering Manager: Lead Menus, Budgets & Events

MyNewTerm; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

On-site parking

Term-time plus 4 weeks

40 hours per week

Job summary

Bedford Greenacre Independent School invites applications for a Chef Manager to lead the school's catering operation. You will control stock, food, and labour costs, ensure consistent food and service standards for students and visitors, and manage school event catering.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years in a similar role, NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery or equivalent, strong numeracy, good communication, and solid knowledge of health, safety and food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Good numerical skills and clear communication are essential.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) experience preferred.
• Ability to work proactively within a team and manage tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of catering operations including stock, food, and labour costs.
• Ensure consistency of food and service standards for students and hospitality.
• Cater school events held outside normal hours.
• Manage and improve all controllable costs in line with the budget.
• Compile and report monthly budget accounts.
• Oversee menu development.
• Maintain all systems, procedures and legislation.
• Ensure compliance with labelling, allergen information, Natasha’s law.
• Carry out regular audits to ensure standards are met.
• Ensure Health & Safety and Fire policies are followed.
• Recruit, manage and develop all staff.

Skills

Numerical skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bedford Greenacre Independent School invites applications for a Chef Manager to lead the school's catering operation. You will control stock, food, and labour costs, ensure consistent food and service standards for students and visitors, and manage school event catering.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years in a similar role, NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery or equivalent, strong numeracy, good communication, and solid knowledge of health, safety and food safety regulations.