Our client, a well:established educational institution, is seeking a skilled and experienced Trust Catering Manager to join their team on a 4 month temporary contract in Sittingbourne.
Position Overview
The Trust Catering Manager will play a crucial role in delivering an effective and cost:efficient catering facility for the educational institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the catering provision at a local Primary School, ensuring that students and staff receive modern, healthy, and high:quality meals.
Responsibilities
Deliver an effective and cost:efficient catering facility, including menu planning, budgetary control, and stock management
Lead, manage, and deploy a team of catering staff
Develop termly menus that cater to all dietary requirements
Coordinate in and out of school catering events
Oversee food preparation and service
Manage the whole school catering budget
Maintain accurate stock records and monitor invoices
Ensure equipment maintenance and adhere to all health and safety procedures
Undertake risk assessments and report incidents
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, personal hygiene, and appearance among catering personnel
Requirements
Adherence to all DfE regulations, health and hygiene regulations, COSHH regulations, and nutritional legislation
Ability to manage budgets and maintain accurate stock records
Experience in leading and managing a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
The contract will run from September to December 2025 with working hours of 7am : 3pm Monday to Friday.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check including childrens barred list.
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