School Catering Manager — Term-Time Hours, Creative Lead

Accent Catering Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking on site

Pension scheme

Life insurance and company sick pay

Team events and awards

Accent Engage discounts

Job summary

Accent Catering Services Ltd in Dagenham RM8 is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the kitchen and develop a high-quality food offer for our secondary school site. You will oversee menu planning, food quality, stock control, compliance and team performance while delivering creative themed days and events.

This role is 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only, with evenings and weekends off and a strong emphasis on work-life balance and professional development within our award-winning

Qualifications

• Excellent craft skills and the ability to manage your own kitchen.
• Proven experience of managing, training and leading a team.
• Proven track record of continually improving standards.
• Passion for food with eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation and oversee menu planning, food quality and compliance.
• Oversee stock control and team performance.
• Inspire the team and deliver high standards with creativity for themed days and large events.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Budget awareness

Job description

Accent Catering Services Ltd in Dagenham RM8 is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the kitchen and develop a high-quality food offer for our secondary school site. You will oversee menu planning, food quality, stock control, compliance and team performance while delivering creative themed days and events.

This role is 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only, with evenings and weekends off and a strong emphasis on work-life balance and professional development within our award-winning