Catering Manager
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £12.27 – £13.73/hour
Taskmaster Resources are currently recruiting for their Secondary School Client, based in Consiborough, DN12.
We are seeking an experienced Catering Manager, with a valid enhanced DBS.
Scheduled hours of work: 7am-3pm, Monday to Friday
Category of Academy/School:
Age range: Secondary
Number of students on roll: (Apply online only) students
Multiple sites: No
Sixth form/Through school provision: No
Main Responsibilities
1. You will develop and deliver a strategic plan for the future of the catering provision at the academy
2. You will provide advice and guidance on the development of improved products and services
3. You will work with the academy and students to increase student meal uptake, through successful implementation of the strategic plan
4. You will prepare, revise and submit reports, budgets and other documentations to the academy’s Finance Manager routinely and on demand
5. You will implement, monitor and revise departmental policies on an ongoing basis
6. You will design, resource and implement continued professional development plans and training for the Catering staff
7. You will implement quality management plans, regulatory compliance strategies and risk management procedures
8. You will lead and/or actively participate in regular meetings to review quality standards and improvements with the aim of maximising student, staff and visitor satisfaction
9. You will support and facilitate the implementation of a new biometric EPOS till system
Food & Service
1. You will liaise with the catering team to ensure the provision of appropriate menu choices and a consistently high quality of food for students, staff and visitors
2. You will manage all aspects of production and presentation of service, having regard for delivering acceptable standards of health & safety, hygiene, nutritional value, allergen control, HACCP adherence and customer satisfaction
3. You will develop and review an ongoing delivery of “on trend” innovative food, including a fresh approach to delivering the homemade “grab and go” concept
4. You will oversee food purchasing procedures, including complete regular supplier quality audits
5. You will ensure all food waste is recorded and minimised
Financial
1. You will prepare and control the annual catering and related budgets, and actual-to-budget costs, to include monthly food, drink, consumables and cleaning materials
2. You will produce monthly analysis of accounts, including hospitality, non-food and labour costs to ensure a breakeven/surplus position
General
1. You will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, inclusion, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person without delay.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
Level 3 Supervising Food Safety qualification (C)
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Hospitality & Catering (C)
GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent in both English and Maths (C)
Strong budget management skills (A, I, R)
Strong knowledge of current food legislation regarding food hygiene and health and safety in the workplace (A, I, R)
Leadership experience within a catering or hospitality setting (A, I)
Commitment to personal and professional development (A, I)
Commitment to and a clear understanding of health and safety (A, I)
Experience of supporting staff at all levels to make excellent progress (A, I, R)
Experience of managing HACCP systems (I, R)
Experience of managing COSHH (I, R)
Experience of menu design and food innovation (A, I, R)
Experience of food costing and budgetary controls (A, I, R)
Experience of first aid (A, I)
Good ICT skills (I, R)
Excellent organisational skills, including planning and time management (A, I, R)
Flexibility and the ability to work calmly and quickly under pressure (A, I, R)
Resourcefulness and the ability to multitask and prioritise (A, I, R)
Ability to lead and work as part of a team (A, R)
Ability to coordinate and deliver hospitality and event catering and front of house (A, R)
Ability to manage contractors, suppliers and engineers (A, I, R)
A passion for quality, coupled with integrity and optimism (A, I)
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently with a wide range of people (A, I, R)
Ability to relate well to children and adults (A, I, R)
Flexibility of approach, adapting to workloads and staffing levels (A, I, R)
Flexibility of working hours to meet the needs of the academy (I, R)
Prioritisation of competing priorities (I, R)
Personal resilience in a busy workplace (A, R)
Team leader, whilst supporting colleagues (A, I)
Discretion and confidentiality (A, R)
Willingness to proactively keep abreast of food safety and health & safety law (I, R)
Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R – Reference
CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS
Managers – in daily contact with staff, senior leaders/Principal within the academy
Support Staff – in daily contact with support staff who are involved in finance, cleaning, catering, site supervision and health and safety.
Trust Staff – in regular contact with Trust staff within finance, facilities, and human resources.
External – in regular contact with suppliers, contractors as required.
Taskmaster is recruiting on behalf their client for this role, on a temp to perm basis
More Information
- Address Conisbrough, Doncaster
