Term Time Catering Manager

Manpower Recruitment are recruiting for a Term-Time Catering Manager for an established School in Oxford.

The role is a Permanent position (working 39 weeks per year) and paying �26636-�28927pa depending on experience.

Main Purpose of the Role
To be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient operation of all aspects of catering services within school.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Take responsibility for preparation, cooking and service of food in school
2. Assist with the development of school policies and procedures relating to catering services
3. Plan, operate and control the production and service of food-related duties, setting out programmes of work and supervising other catering staff
4. Devise, plan and prepare balanced multi and/or limited choice menus with the cook(s), in accordance with nutritional standards, considering the dietary needs and preferences of pupils and varied cultural and religious backgrounds and that are cost within the allocated budgets
5. Order food goods and other commodities from suppliers within the agreed school(s) catering budget
6. Take responsibility for the cleanliness of equipment, the kitchen and dining areas in school
7. Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen in accordance with health and safety, food hygiene and COSHH regulations at all times
8. Ensure storage and management of food and other consumables in line with health and safety and hygiene regulations.
9. Promote school meals to parents, students and staff, using school website, intranet and bulletins, ParentPay and any other agreed communication routes
10. Assist in purchase of stock, stock take, food rotation procedures
11. Manage cashless catering system, setting up new items for purchase on the system, training and support for team members in use of the tills and system (NRS and ParentPay)
12. Liaise with other school staff to ensure smooth provision to students entitled to free school meals and pupil premium benefits
13. Demonstrate good standards of customer service
14. Any other duties reasonably requested by your line manager

Occasional

• Contribute to the preparation of the annual catering budget
• Prepare and participate in special functions which may be outside normal working hours
• Prepare special dishes at the request of the school
• Instruct apprentices and other trainees in food preparation and kitchen management

General Duties:

• Comply with Acer Trust policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others

If interested, please get in contact with a Manpower Representative.