School Catering Manager - Lead Safe, Nutritious Dining

The GORSE Academies Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The GORSE Academies Trust is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the in-house catering service at Richmond Hill Academy. You will oversee daily kitchen and dining operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service for students, staff and visitors.

You will work with the Trust Catering Manager to lead a small team, manage production, service, budgets and stock, and ensure compliance with legislation and trust policies. Previous school catering experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy catering or kitchen environment.
• Experience managing food preparation and service.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene standards and HACCP.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a small team.
• Experience in stock control, orders and budget monitoring.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Commitment to highest standards of hygiene, safety and cleanliness.
• Positive, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Level 2 Food Safety or Food Hygiene and willingness to achieve Level 3 if not held.
• Experience within a school/education setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the in-house catering service and daily kitchen/dining operations.
• Support and develop the catering team.
• Manage food production, service, budgets, and stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, trust policies and food safety standards.
• Promote healthy eating and deliver safe, nutritious meals in a school setting.

Skills

Catering operation

Food prep & service

Food safety & HACCP

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Stock control & budgeting

Customer service

Flexibility

English communication

School catering experience

Education

Level 2 Food Safety / Food Hygiene

Willingness for Level 3

Job description

The GORSE Academies Trust is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the in-house catering service at Richmond Hill Academy. You will oversee daily kitchen and dining operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service for students, staff and visitors.

You will work with the Trust Catering Manager to lead a small team, manage production, service, budgets and stock, and ensure compliance with legislation and trust policies. Previous school catering experience is desirable.