At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage catering operations, ensuring high food quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Company: Join Compass, a leading company in the catering industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, a pension scheme, and exclusive discounts on travel and shopping.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent opportunities for learning and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' dining experiences while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Operational Management
- Create daily allergy logs to ensure all dietaries are catered for.
- Assist in the daily management and supervision of catering operations across the school.
- Support the Catering Manager in planning and coordinating meal services, special events, and hospitality functions.
- Ensure food is prepared and served to a consistently high standard.
- Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control.
- Assist in managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and checking deliveries.
Team Leadership
- Support the recruitment, induction, training, and development of catering staff.
- Supervise catering team members and provide guidance during service periods.
- Assist in preparing staff rotas and ensuring adequate staffing levels.
- Promote a positive, professional, and collaborative working environment.
Food Safety and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all food safety legislation, health and safety regulations, and school policies.
- Assist in maintaining HACCP procedures and food safety documentation.
- Conduct regular checks of kitchen equipment, storage areas, and food preparation practices.
- Support allergen management and ensure accurate food labelling.
Financial Responsibilities
- Assist with budget monitoring and cost control.
- Support stock control procedures and minimise food waste.
- Help analyse purchasing and operational costs to improve efficiency.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting where required.
Customer Service
- Maintain excellent relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and visitors.
- Promote healthy eating initiatives and support themed dining events.
Administrative Duties
- Maintain catering records, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and supplier documentation.
- Support menu planning and dietary requirement management.
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Assistant Manager - Derby employer: Compass Group PLC
At Compass, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and professional growth. As an Assistant Manager in Derby, you'll benefit from competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and access to our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes, ensuring you have the tools to thrive in your career while enjoying exclusive discounts and wellness initiatives.
