Catering Manager at Richmond Hill Academy, one of the GORSE academies, leading the in-house catering service for students, staff and visitors. The work covers daily kitchen and dining operations, food hygiene and safety, supervising a small catering team, and monitoring stock and budgets. The post is term-time only, plus one working week, in a school setting with a focus on healthy eating. Level 2 food safety certification is needed, and sponsorship is not offered for this role.
What the job involves
- Oversee the daily operation of the academy kitchen and dining facilities
- Ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, food safety and customer service
- Lead and support the catering team
- Manage food production and service
- Monitor budgets and stock
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and trust policies
- Work closely with the Trust Catering Manager
- Promote healthy eating
- Help students enjoy safe, nutritious and appealing meals each day
Qualifications
- Level 2 Food Safety or Food Hygiene Certificate, or willingness to achieve Level 3 if not held
Experience
- Experience working in a busy catering or kitchen environment
- Experience managing food preparation and service
- Experience of stock control, ordering and budget monitoring
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene standards and HACCP principles
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Leading, motivating and developing a small team
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Commitment to the highest standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness
- Positive, reliable and flexible approach to work
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS disclosure
- Right to work in the UK
Nice to have
- Experience within a school or education setting
What's offered
- Membership of a local government pension scheme
- Continued investment in professional development and training throughout your career in the trust
- Employee Assistance Programme with confidential advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- £2k cycle to work scheme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
