Overview
Job Title: Catering Unit Manager
Work Location: Greenwood School
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours per week: 22.50 (Monday to Friday)
Salary Range: £13.16 - £13.60 per hour
Job Reference: HCC622317
Closing Date: 31st October 2025
Join Education Catering to lead a kitchen team in a school setting, providing nutritious meals during term time and supporting a work-life balance aligned with school hours.
What you'll do
* Oversee food preparation and cooking, ensuring compliance with nutritional standards and special dietary needs.
* Deliver excellent customer service, building strong relationships with school staff.
* Supervise kitchen operations, including setup, cleaning schedules, and maintaining hygiene standards.
* Manage kitchen administration, including budgeting, ordering, stock control, and cash handling.
* Recruit, train, and lead staff, promoting teamwork and ensuring a safe, compliant working environment.
You will be required to undertake mandatory training on commencement and every 3 years thereafter in Food Safety, Allergen Awareness and Health and Safety Manual Handling.
What we're looking for
* Previous experience in a similar catering environment
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject or C&G 7061/2
* Level 2 Food Safety certification
* Proven ability to manage and lead a team effectively
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to motivate others
* Capable of working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
* Physically able to perform all aspects of the role
* Comfortable working in a hot kitchen with fluctuating temperatures
Why join us?
* Comprehensive new starter induction programme
* Term-time only working - no evenings, weekends, or school holidays
* A friendly, supportive team environment with ongoing training and professional development
* The chance to make a real impact on children's health and wellbeing
Benefits
* Uniform
* Full training and opportunities to progress
* A minimum 24 days annual leave entitlement taken in the school holidays, plus bank holidays
* Interest free travel loans and discounts
* Employee Support Services
* Family friendly policies
* Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
Additional Information
* Catering Unit Manager Candidate Pack
* We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications
* Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check
* Pre-employment: Post Offer Medical Questionnaire administered by our Occupational Health Department
* Contact for informal discussion: Koryn Hurst, District Manager, 07718974732
Equality and Safeguarding
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
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