School Kitchen & Catering Leader

Sodexo Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee assistance

Wellbeing app

Discounts scheme

Salary finance

Retirement plan

Death in service

Learning & development

Cycle to work

Job summary

St Augustine's Catholic High School in Redditch is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee all aspects of the school's kitchen, from food preparation to financial control of the operation. You will lead a team, ensure high standards of service and comply with health and safety requirements.

The job advert notes you will not work unsociable hours and you will get public holidays off, including Christmas. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking hands-on for large groups (100–1300 students).
• Experience supervising kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a kitchen environment.
• Experience with fresh produce and ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Manage replenishment of food and dismantling of work areas at end of service.
• Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control catering operation, including labour, food and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all costs under your control.
• Ensure uniformity in food and service standards for staff, visitors and students.
• Manage the creation and development of menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are followed.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Staff supervision

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

St Augustine's Catholic High School in Redditch is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee all aspects of the school's kitchen, from food preparation to financial control of the operation. You will lead a team, ensure high standards of service and comply with health and safety requirements.

The job advert notes you will not work unsociable hours and you will get public holidays off, including Christmas. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.