School Dining Operations Manager

Education Authority; Limavady; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Limavady is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee kitchen operations, manage the catering team, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 in food preparation and experience in managing budgets and stock control. This role offers the opportunity to innovate menu provisions and maintain high standards of service.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in food preparation/cooking or equivalent, or two years’ experience in a catering establishment.
• Evidence of supervision or management of catering team.
• Experience in stock control, budget management, and financial controls.
• Knowledge of HACCP, provision of special diets, allergens, and ethnic diets.

Responsibilities

• Execute cooking activities and innovate menu provisions.
• Organise and supervise all aspects of food service.
• Overall management of dining centre kitchens.
• Follow food safety legislation and maintain allergen matrix.
• Manage deliveries, ordering, storage, and stock-take.

Skills

Food preparation/cooking

Supervision or management

Stock control

Budget management

Knowledge of HACCP

Education

NVQ Level 2 in food preparation/cooking or equivalent

Job description

A leading educational organization in Limavady is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee kitchen operations, manage the catering team, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 in food preparation and experience in managing budgets and stock control. This role offers the opportunity to innovate menu provisions and maintain high standards of service.