At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage school catering operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards.
- Company: Join a supportive team in a vibrant school environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, Monday to Friday hours, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic school setting.
- Why this job: Shape young minds with nutritious meals while honing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Must have current enhanced DBS and previous school chef management experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client, located in Bexleyheath, is seeking an experienced Catering Manager for a 6 week contract starting Wednesday 2nd September 2026.
Hours: 8.00 am - 2.00 pm, Monday to Friday
Covers: 340 per day
Supported by Assistant Cook and 3X Catering Assistants.
Please only apply if you hold a current enhanced DBS for children & have previous experience as a School Chef Manager.
Core Purpose: To be responsible for the operational efficiency of the catering service, planning, preparation and presentation of food and beverages to the required standard. To maintain the highest standards of personnel management, hygiene and health and safety.
Responsibilities:
- To be responsible for the preparation and presentation of all food to the required statutory regulations and school standards.
- To ensure that all aspects of health and safety legislation are complied with so far as the catering service is concerned, and requirements to be fulfilled e.g. Natasha's Law.
- To be responsible for completion of Allergen data sheets/changes to support the menu.
- To ensure that methods of preparation and presentation comply with current recognised catering standards and food safety legislation.
- To order raw materials and supplies, check deliveries and ensure all raw and cooked food is stored correctly.
- To ensure all cooking staff carry out the preparation and cooking of all meals to the recipe specifications and nutritional guidelines.
- To ensure all staff adhere to the portion standard yields as stated within the recipe specification and required by the school.
- To ensure the prompt service of all meals, breaks and functions provided, as required by the Headteacher.
- To be responsible for stock control and rotation of stock.
Please Note: Due to the high volume of CVs we receive, it is not viable for us to respond to individuals. If you have not received a response within 7 days then please kindly assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.
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