Catering Manager - Lyngford Park/Nerrols Primary school

We are looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Manager to join the team based at Lyngford Park/Nerrols Primary school to manage the operation of the kitchen and provide a high-quality service to students and staff.

This role would include

·        The operational management of the school kitchen and catering staff

·        Preparing, cooking and serving food and beverages

·        Ensuring a high-quality service is provided for pupils and staff

·        Ensuring the completion of logs for allergens, temperature, food prep, food transportation, cleaning and wastage

·        Ensuring a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness is always adhered to

·        Ensuring health and safety regulations and the company food hygiene procedures are always adhered to.

Experience of managing a food service environment to a high standard in a commercial or similar environment, excellent customer service skills and an ability to work flexibly are all essential for this role.

·        Hours of work:  07:30 to 15:00 Mon, Weds & Fri, 0800 to 15:30 Tues & Thurs 35 hours per week, term time only 39 weeks per year

·        Hourly Rate: £13.00

·        Actual Salary: £20,293pa (FTE salary £ 25,447pa)

·        Start date: September 2024

·        Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 2nd August 2024 (early application is encouraged as interviews may take place as applications are received)

·        Interviews to be held week commencing 5th August 2024

To apply for this position, please complete the online application form and use the supporting statement box to explain how your values, knowledge, experience, skills and abilities meet the requirements of the Job Description.

Please provide a full employment history since leaving education and explain any gaps in your employment history and include dates. CVs and incomplete application forms will not be accepted.

Huish Education Services are a subsidiary company of Richard Huish Trust and provide the catering services across the Trust schools.

Huish Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

These posts require a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.

We actively promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As part of the shortlisting, HES may undertake an online search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance