Term-Time School Catering Manager — Lead Kitchen & Dining

Teaching Vacancies; Brixham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Cook Manager to be based at Furzeham Primary and Nursery School to oversee our in-house catering operation (Thinking Food). The successful candidate will manage meal preparation, dining hall operations and the purchasing of food and catering equipment.

You will lead and support the catering team, uphold the highest standards of food safety and customer service, promote healthy eating, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering operations and managing food service teams.
• Knowledge of health and safety, hygiene and food safety standards.
• Ability to work in a busy school catering environment and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of meals and dining hall operations.
• Lead and support the catering team and ensure high standards of food safety and customer service.
• Manage purchasing of food, consumables and cleaning products within budget.
• Ensure kitchen compliance with Health & Safety, Hygiene and Food Safety policies.
• Support the delivery of external catering services to local schools under Thinking Food.
• Role is Monday-Friday, term-time only.

Job description

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Cook Manager to be based at Furzeham Primary and Nursery School to oversee our in-house catering operation (Thinking Food). The successful candidate will manage meal preparation, dining hall operations and the purchasing of food and catering equipment.

You will lead and support the catering team, uphold the highest standards of food safety and customer service, promote healthy eating, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.