Culinary Operations Manager

1 month ago

Waterlooville, Hampshire, United Kingdom Shared Services Partnership Full time
Job Details:

Hourly Rate: £12.08 - £12.51 per hour

Work Location: Denmead Junior School, Waterlooville

Hours per week: 27.50 - Monday - Friday

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and personable Catering Unit Manager to join our team at Education Catering. As a Catering Unit Manager, you will be responsible for managing a busy kitchen producing food from fresh ingredients for our customers. You will work term time, during school hours, and will be responsible for running a catering operation and team.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage a team of catering staff to ensure high-quality food service and exceptional customer service
* Plan and prepare menus, manage inventory, and maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
* Develop and implement strategies to improve customer satisfaction and increase sales
* Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery

Requirements:

* Experience in a similar catering environment
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Ability to work at pace and maintain high standards
* Enthusiasm and commitment to providing exceptional customer service

Benefits:

* Term time only positions
* Uniform
* Full training and opportunities to progress
* A minimum 24 days annual leave entitlement taken in the school holidays, plus bank holidays
* Interest free travel loans and discounts
* Employee Support Services
* Family friendly policies
* Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

As part of the pre-employment checks that are undertaken for this role, you will be asked to complete a Post Offer Medical Questionnaire. The questionnaire is confidential, and is screened by our Occupational Health Department, who will ensure that you are medically fit for this role before being formally offered the position.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

If you'd like to talk to us about the job before you apply or for more information about the position, please call the manager below.

Karen Brewster, District Manager, on 07721127642

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Why Work for Us:

Education Catering is a forward thinking, solution focused catering service. With our term time contracts we offer an excellent work life balance, a commitment to training and development and a friendly and supportive working environment. To find out more about us visit our Education Catering work with us page Work with us | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk)

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