School Kitchen Catering Manager: Lead & Innovate

Education Authority Northern Ireland; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public educational organization in Northern Ireland seeks a Catering Manager to manage kitchen operations, ensuring quality service to children and staff. Key responsibilities include supervising food preparation, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Required qualifications include NVQ level 2 in food preparation and at least two years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a working pattern of Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience of food preparation and cooking within a catering establishment.
• Demonstrable experience in stock control and budget management.
• Knowledge of special diets and allergens.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and staff supervision.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Monitor financial performance and manage costs.

Skills

Effective supervision

Stock control

Budget management

HACCP knowledge

IT skills (MS Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)

Experience in training delivery

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking or equivalent

Job description

A public educational organization in Northern Ireland seeks a Catering Manager to manage kitchen operations, ensuring quality service to children and staff. Key responsibilities include supervising food preparation, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Required qualifications include NVQ level 2 in food preparation and at least two years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a working pattern of Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.