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Job Title: Catering Manager

Location: Ingatestone CM4

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:00 Friday - 15:30

Salary: 24,210.58 per annum (actual gross salary)

An amazing school based in Ingatestone are seeking a dedicated
Catering Manager.

The successful candidates will be responsible for the operational efficiency, preparation and presentation of food and beverages to the required standard within the budget limitations as agreed with the school management.

Maintenance of the highest standards of personnel management, hygiene and health and safety.

Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for the preparation and presentation of all food to the required school standard.
To ensure that methods of preparation and presentation comply with current recognised catering standards.
To order raw materials 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 adheres to the portion standard yields as stated within the recipe specifications.
Responsible for monitoring menu planning and ordering.
To ensure the prompt service of all meals, breaks and functions provided, as required by the Business Manager.
To implement local promotions/theme days.
To ensure that all catering activities are carried out in line with the pre-agreed school budget.
To ensure any comments regarding the catering operation - positive or otherwise, are noted and acted upon appropriately
To plan, implement and review a cycle of menus to be revised at regular intervals as instructed by the Business Manager
To purchase all supplies through agreed suppliers and advise the School Administrator of any unsolved difficulties with suppliers.

Communication and team leadership
To maintain regular contact with the Finance Officer.
To actively monitor customer satisfaction with food provided on a weekly basis
To hold regular team meetings/briefings with all catering staff.
To induct all new members of the catering staff.
Monitoring of staff performance, providing training and development as necessary.

Qualifications and Experience:


Experience of the preparation and cooking of food and beverages
Experience of serving customers at the counter/hatch or from a trolley kiosk as required
Level 2 Food Safety Certificate in Catering (Desirable)
General understanding of the operation of a school
Knowledge of school policies and procedures

Nic David

Hard and Soft Services Consultant - Estates and Facilities

If you are interested, kindly submit your application now. Even if your application is not successful this time, you can still register for potential future opportunities.

Please note that if you do not receive a response within 10 working days, your application has not been successful on this occasion and feedback may not be provided.

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