Unit Catering Manager - Shirley Heath Junior School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning school in Solihull is seeking a dedicated Unit Catering Manager to lead the kitchen team in providing delicious, healthy meals for students. This role involves ensuring high standards of food presentation and service, managing meal preparation, and maintaining compliance with nutritional standards. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to adapt to the diverse needs of customers. Join this forward-thinking institution and play a vital role in promoting healthy eating among pupils while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you're passionate about catering and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality and Catering and Level 2 Food Safety.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of food presentation and service.
• Order, prepare, and cook food according to nutritional standards.
• Compile necessary statistical documentation for administration.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Self-motivated

Flexible

Adaptable

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2 Award in Hospitality and Catering Principles

Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Our award winning school meals in Solihull have never tasted better and we are proud to offer pupils across the borough a great range of delicious, healthy meals, using locally sourced, high quality ingredients.

Position: Unit Catering Manager

Hours: 27.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only at Shirley Heath Junior School. Fixed term contract. 27.5 hours per week, 38.6 weeks, = £16,375.74

You will need to be an enthusiastic, self-motivated person able to undertake general kitchen duties.

You must be approachable and understand the diverse needs of customers. You will need to be flexible, adaptable and open to change. You must be able to respond to meet customers' individual needs, using appropriate methods to communicate.

Minimum Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 Award in Hospitality and Catering Principles along with Level 2 Food Safety.

Responsibilities:

1. Set and maintain a high standard of quality food presentation and service. All food being served must be at the right temperature, garnished and served in an appropriate manner.
2. Serve meals and assist the customer in choice of dishes.
3. Order, prepare and cook food following the Centralised menu plan for breakfasts, lunches, buffets and promotions. Ensure the Governments Nutritional / Food based Standards are met.
4. Compile and submit all statistical documentation required by the central administration office, e.g. trading sheets, payroll adjustment sheets, periodic stock control sheets.
5. Prepare or delegate preparation of dining area for all types of catering requirements, including function catering.

This post will require a DBS check.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you require further information that isn't stated in the advert please contact Charlotte Kiely via e-mail, [e-mail], otherwise please apply online below.