Temporary Catering Manager

Spencer Academies Trust; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

George Spencer Academy, part of the Spencer Academies Trust, is seeking a catering lead to oversee multiple kitchens and conference catering across the site. The role focuses on day-time service delivery, staff leadership, and maintaining high standards of meals and service to ensure customer satisfaction.

You will manage catering teams, ensure efficient operations, and uphold cleanliness and hygiene across the unit, contributing to the school’s ethos of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing catering operations and service delivery across the site, including kitchens and conference catering.
• Line management and supervision of catering staff, ensuring efficient service and hygiene standards.

Job description

• Overseeing multiple kitchens, conference catering, refreshments and buffet requirements over the site.
• Taking the lead responsibility for the operational requirements and service delivery during the day.
• Taking the lead in the organisation and management of all other catering staff and provide effective line management of the catering team.
• Providing an efficient operation and delivery of service, preparation of meals to appropriate standards, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the unit.

  George Spencer Academy is a World Class School with a national reputation for providing high quality education.

George Spencer Academy is an inspirational place with a true sense of belonging to something special. We are a warm, friendly and vibrant school that is built on an 'Ethos of Excellence'. We have high expectations for all and a belief that every child will be successful both academically and as lifelong learners. As a values driven school our students and staff create a community that we are extremely proud of. We believe in investing in our staff and we offer excellent career, training and professional development opportunities.

Our strong core values have led to a school where:

• Students are polite, honest, respectful and resilient.
• Academic challenge is interwoven with the support we provide for each individual
• We believe the power of education shapes children's lives.
• Standards are high with positive behaviour and active engagement in learning being the norm.
• Staff and students have built strong relationships as we strive to be the best we can be.

This role will involve;

• Working in the catering and food service areas under the control of The Spencer Academies Trust.