Job Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational individual to lead and manage our Catering Facility at Grange Farm Primary School. The successful candidate will have experience managing a catering facility, be innovative, creative and passionate, and ensure that children have the best experience of healthy eating from a young age.
Key Responsibilities
* Create and serve delicious and nutritious meals for pupils.
* Menu plan and manage budgets.
* Lead, manage and motivate a team of catering staff.
* Demonstrate good knowledge of catering legislation.
* Be customer focused.
* Be articulate and able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
* Have knowledge of basic ICT.
Qualifications
* Experience of managing a catering facility.
* Experience of creating and cooking healthy, delicious meals.
* Experience of reviewing and implementing change.
* Experience of managing a budget and menu planning.
* Demonstrated knowledge of catering legislation.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Basic ICT knowledge.
* Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks, and two satisfactory references.
Benefits
* Welcoming environment with friendly and supportive staff.
* Excellent professional development opportunities.
* Commitment to staff welfare and work‑life balance.
* Employee benefits platform with a range of benefits.
* Employee assistance programme with 24/7 confidential advice and free access to accredited counsellors.
* Excellent pension scheme through West Midlands Pension Fund.
Working Hours
This is a term‑time only role with 5 hours per day, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Annual leave is not permitted during term time.
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