School Catering Operations Manager & Menu Leader

ST JOHN'S SCHOOL, NORTHWOOD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

ST JOHN'S SCHOOL, NORTHWOOD in the United Kingdom invites an experienced Chef Manager (Catering Operations) to lead our school catering provision. You will oversee menu development, food preparation and service, staff management and budget control to deliver nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective meals for pupils, staff and visitors.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP, COSHH and allergen management, with a commitment to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a catering operation and team.
• Strong understanding of food safety legislation, HACCP, COSHH and allergen management.
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities, with focus on safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school catering provision.
• Deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Oversee all catering operation aspects: menu development, food prep, service, staff management, budget control and stock management.
• Manage catering for school events and matches while ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Promote healthy eating and sustainable catering practices.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Food safety (HACCP COSHH)

Allergen management

Menu planning

Education

Professional catering or chef qualification

Job description

ST JOHN'S SCHOOL, NORTHWOOD in the United Kingdom invites an experienced Chef Manager (Catering Operations) to lead our school catering provision. You will oversee menu development, food preparation and service, staff management and budget control to deliver nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective meals for pupils, staff and visitors.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP, COSHH and allergen management, with a commitment to safeguarding and