School Catering Operations Manager

Longridge High; Longridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Longridge High School is seeking a leader to develop and manage its in-house catering service, delivering a high-quality, nutritious meals to pupils and staff. You will supervise, train and develop the catering team, plan production, maintain kitchen hygiene, and ensure stock is ordered and controlled within budget.

The role requires strong communication and organisational skills to maintain standards, work within a school environment, and drive the service forward to meet the school's values

Qualifications

• Experience in managing an in-house catering service.
• Ability to supervise, train and develop catering staff.
• Proven ability to plan, control and direct production and service of meals.
• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with budget and stock control responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the in-house catering service.
• Deliver an effective and efficient catering facility.
• Lead, supervise and develop catering staff.
• Plan, control and direct production and service of meals.
• Maintain food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Order and manage stock within budget.

Skills

Catering management

Staff training

Stock control

Budget management

Kitchen hygiene

Communication skills

Production planning

Leadership

Job description

Longridge High School is seeking a leader to develop and manage its in-house catering service, delivering a high-quality, nutritious meals to pupils and staff. You will supervise, train and develop the catering team, plan production, maintain kitchen hygiene, and ensure stock is ordered and controlled within budget.

The role requires strong communication and organisational skills to maintain standards, work within a school environment, and drive the service forward to meet the school's values