EduTalent Group are hiring for a Catering Manager
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
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
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.