Overview
Are you a passionate and experienced catering professional ready to take the lead in a dynamic educational environment? We're looking for a proactive Catering Manager to head up our food service at New College Swindon\'s NorthStar Campus.
This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering fresh, nutritious meals and outstanding customer service to students and staff in a friendly and supportive setting.
What You\'ll Be Doing
* Leading daily kitchen operations, preparing a variety of hot and cold food for breakfast and lunch services.
* Managing "grab & go" and deli-style offerings, with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and portion control.
* Taking ownership of food standards, minimising waste, and maintaining compliance with all guidelines.
* Overseeing hospitality events and ensuring adherence to brand and recipe standards.
* Managing stock control: placing orders, receiving deliveries, and conducting stocktakes.
* Supporting financial performance with budget tracking and reporting.
* Leading, coaching, and inspiring a small kitchen team to reach high standards.
* Ensuring excellent customer service and handling any complaints effectively and professionally.
* Supporting across both campuses when required.
Qualifications
* A relevant culinary or cookery qualification.
* Proven experience managing catering operations, ideally in a school, college, or similar environment.
* Strong team leadership and kitchen management skills.
* Sound financial understanding with experience in stock control and P&L awareness.
* A proactive, hands-on leader who can motivate and develop their team.
* Full DBS clearance and the ability to pass all necessary security checks.
About the Employer
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.
Role Details
* Catering Manager REQ Number: 597320
* Location: New College Swindon, NorthStar Campus, SN2 1DY
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays
* Contract: Permanent | Term-time only - 42 working weeks per year
* Salary: £28,800 per annum, A supportive work environment with structured hours and a focus on work-life balance.
Benefits
* Access to a comprehensive employee benefits portal with hundreds of discounts.
* Online GP services for health support when you need it.
* Apprenticeship development schemes to support your career growth.
* A chance to shape a positive food culture within the college.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a kitchen with creativity, care, and a commitment to quality. If you\'re looking for a role that combines leadership with purpose, we\'d love to hear from you.
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