We are working with Academies based in Harlow who are looking to recruit experienced Catering Managers.

The successful candidates will have a demonstrable background within this role and have worked within a School environment previously. You will also need to have managed staff previously.

The weekly hours will be just over 33 hours and this is a term-time only positon (39 weeks per year)

Suitable candidates will need to be DBS checked.

Key duties for the Catering Manager.

Catering

• To be responsible for the preparation and presentation of all food to the required statutory regulations and school standards.
• To ensure that methods of preparation and presentation comply with current recognised catering standards and food safety legislation.
• To order raw materials and 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 adhere to the portion standard yields as stated within the recipe specification and required by the school.
• To be responsible for the monitoring of menu planning and ordering.
• To ensure the prompt service of all meals, breaks and functions provided, as required by the Headteacher/Facilities and Estates Manager
• To implement local promotions/theme days, as required.
• 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 nutritionally balanced menus to be revised at regular intervals as instructed by the Headteacher/Facilities and Estates Manager.
• To adjust the menu to eliminate unpopular or costly items.
• To purchase all supplies through agreed suppliers and advise the Headteacher/Facilities and Estates Manager of any unsolved difficulties with suppliers.
• To be responsible for stock control and rotation of stock.
• To occasionally organise special functions, which may be outside of normal working hours.

Team Leadership

• To assist with the recruitment and induction of all new members of the catering staff.
• To assist with the monitoring of staff performance, providing training and development as necessary.
• To be involved in the discipline of staff in accordance with the School Procedure, as required.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this role, please apply.