Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Catering Manager to lead the catering provision within a nurturing, small‑scale educational environment. This role offers flexibility to be either temporary‑to‑permanent or a direct permanent appointment, depending on the successful candidate’s preference.
In this role, you will :
Oversee the full catering operation, ensuring nutritious, appealing, and high‑quality meals.
Plan menus that meet dietary needs, nutritional guidance, and budget requirements.
Prepare, cook, and serve meals efficiently while maintaining excellent presentation.
Lead and support a small catering team, fostering a friendly and collaborative working environment.
Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and COSHH regulations.
Maintain a clean, hygienic, and well‑organised kitchen and dining environment.
Manage stock control, ordering, portion management, and waste monitoring.
Contribute to wider healthy start and wellbeing initiatives within the school.
Respond flexibly to urgent or last‑minute service requirements.
Requirements
Experience working in a catering role within an educational, residential, or similar setting.
Strong background in menu planning with consideration for nutrition and budgeting.
Experience supervising or managing a catering team.
Excellent understanding of food hygiene, health & safety, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to maintain high kitchen standards and work efficiently in a busy environment.
A positive, proactive approach with a commitment to promoting healthy food choices for children.
Benefits
Flexibility for the role to be temp‑to‑perm or permanent .
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the daily experience and wellbeing of children.
Supportive and welcoming working environment.
A role that encourages creativity in menu planning and health‑focused food initiatives.
Chance to lead a friendly, dedicated team within a well‑resourced school setting.
Stable working hours and a rewarding position within the education sector.
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